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In short: To say "no problem / it's okay", say സാരമില്ല (saaramilla) or കുഴപ്പമില്ല (kuzhappamilla). It's the standard reassuring reply to a thank-you or an apology.
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| സാരമില്ല | Saaramilla | No problem / it's okay |
| കുഴപ്പമില്ല | Kuzhappamilla | No issue / it's fine |
| ഒന്നുമില്ല | Onnumilla | It's nothing |
| ശരി, സാരമില്ല | Sheri, saaramilla | Okay, no worries |
When & how to use it
Both saaramilla and kuzhappamilla are everywhere - reply to thanks, apologies, or to reassure someone it's fine.
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| നന്ദി! - സാരമില്ല. | Nandi! - Saaramilla. | Thanks! - No problem. |
| വൈകി, ക്ഷമിക്കണം. - കുഴപ്പമില്ല. | Vaiki, kshamikkanam. - Kuzhappamilla. | Sorry I'm late. - No problem. |
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How do you say no problem in Malayalam?
Say സാരമില്ല (saaramilla) or കുഴപ്പമില്ല (kuzhappamilla).
How do you say it's okay in Malayalam?
സാരമില്ല (saaramilla) covers "it's okay" too.
How do you reply to thank you in Malayalam?
Say സാരമില്ല (saaramilla) or ഒന്നുമില്ല (onnumilla).
What does kuzhappamilla mean?
"No issue / it's fine" - interchangeable with saaramilla.