Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "It's Too Expensive" in Malayalam

Casual, everyday Malayalam — not textbook. By Dr. Reshmi R Nair, PhD.

വില വളരെ കൂടുതലാ
Vila valare kooduthalaa — It's too expensive

In short: To say "it's too expensive", say വില വളരെ കൂടുതലാ (vila valare kooduthalaa). Shorter: കൂടുതലാ (kooduthalaa) ("too much"). വില (vila) = price.

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
വില വളരെ കൂടുതലാVila valare kooduthalaaIt's too expensive
കൂടുതലാKooduthalaaThat's too much
ഇത്രയും വേണ്ടIthrayum vendaNot that much
കുറയ്ക്കാമോ?Kuraykkaamo?Can you reduce it?

When & how to use it

At markets, bargaining is normal. Kooduthalaa ("too much") + kuraykkaamo? ("can you reduce?") is the classic combo.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
അയ്യോ, വില വളരെ കൂടുതലാ!Ayyo, vila valare kooduthalaa!Oh, that's far too expensive!
കൂടുതലാ, കുറയ്ക്കാമോ?Kooduthalaa, kuraykkaamo?Too much, can you lower it?

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say it's too expensive in Malayalam?

Say വില വളരെ കൂടുതലാ (vila valare kooduthalaa).

How do you say too much in Malayalam?

Say കൂടുതലാ (kooduthalaa).

What is the Malayalam word for price?

"Price" is വില (vila).

How do you ask for a lower price?

Say കുറയ്ക്കാമോ? (kuraykkaamo?).