പതുക്കെ / വേഗം
Pathukke / Vegam — Slowly / Quickly
In short: In Malayalam, "slowly" is പതുക്കെ (pathukke) and "fast / quickly" is വേഗം (vegam). "Speak slowly" is പതുക്കെ പറയൂ (pathukke parayoo); "come quickly" is വേഗം വരൂ (vegam varoo).
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| പതുക്കെ | Pathukke | Slowly / softly |
| വേഗം | Vegam | Fast / quickly |
| പതുക്കെ പറയൂ | Pathukke parayoo | Speak slowly |
| വേഗം വരൂ | Vegam varoo | Come quickly |
When & how to use it
For learners, pathukke parayaamo? ("speak slowly?") is gold. Vegam ("quickly") urges someone to hurry.
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| ഇത്തിരി പതുക്കെ പറയാമോ? | Ithiri pathukke parayaamo? | Can you speak a bit slowly? |
| വേഗം വാ, ബസ് വന്നു! | Vegam vaa, bus vannu! | Come quick, the bus is here! |
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Book a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say slowly in Malayalam?
Say പതുക്കെ (pathukke).
How do you say fast in Malayalam?
Say വേഗം (vegam).
How do you ask someone to speak slowly?
Say പതുക്കെ പറയൂ (pathukke parayoo).
How do you say come quickly in Malayalam?
Say വേഗം വരൂ (vegam varoo).