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
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| വില വളരെ കൂടുതലാ | Vila valare kooduthalaa | It's too expensive |
| കൂടുതലാ | Kooduthalaa | That's too much |
| ഇത്രയും വേണ്ട | Ithrayum venda | Not 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
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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?).