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Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Take Rest" in Malayalam

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

വിശ്രമിക്കൂ
Vishramikkoo — Take rest

In short: To say "take rest", say വിശ്രമിക്കൂ (vishramikkoo) or warmly കുറച്ച് വിശ്രമിക്ക് (kurachu vishramikku) ("rest a little"). To someone unwell: വിശ്രമിക്ക്, വേഗം സുഖമാകും (vishramikku, vegam sukhamaakum) ("rest, you'll be well soon").

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
വിശ്രമിക്കൂVishramikkooTake rest
കുറച്ച് വിശ്രമിക്ക്Kurachu vishramikkuRest a little
വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെVegam sukhamaakatteGet well soon
ഉറങ്ങിക്കോളൂUrangikkolooDo get some sleep

When & how to use it

A caring thing to say to someone tired or sick. Pair vishramikku with vegam sukhamaakatte ("get well soon").

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ക്ഷീണം ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ കുറച്ച് വിശ്രമിക്ക്.Ksheenam undenkil kurachu vishramikku.If you're tired, rest a bit.
വിശ്രമിക്ക്, വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെ.Vishramikku, vegam sukhamaakatte.Take rest, get well soon.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say take rest in Malayalam?

Say വിശ്രമിക്കൂ (vishramikkoo).

How do you say get well soon in Malayalam?

Say വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെ (vegam sukhamaakatte).

How do you say rest a little in Malayalam?

Say കുറച്ച് വിശ്രമിക്ക് (kurachu vishramikku).

What does vishramikku mean?

"Rest / take rest".

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