മുകളിൽ / താഴെ
Mukalil / Thaazhe — Up (above) / Down (below)
In short: In Malayalam, "up/above" is മുകളിൽ (mukalil) and "down/below" is താഴെ (thaazhe). "Go up" is മുകളിലേക്ക് പോകൂ (mukalilekku pokoo); "it's downstairs" is താഴെയാ (thaazheyaa).
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| മുകളിൽ | Mukalil | Up / above |
| താഴെ | Thaazhe | Down / below |
| മുകളിലേക്ക് | Mukalilekku | Upwards / upstairs |
| താഴേക്ക് | Thaazhekku | Downwards / downstairs |
When & how to use it
Add -ekku for direction: mukalilekku (upwards), thaazhekku (downwards). Handy for buildings and directions.
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| അത് മേശയുടെ മുകളിലാ. | Athu meshayude mukalilaa. | It's on top of the table. |
| ബാഗ് താഴെ വെക്ക്. | Bag thaazhe vekku. | Put the bag down. |
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How do you say up in Malayalam?
"Up / above" is മുകളിൽ (mukalil).
How do you say down in Malayalam?
"Down / below" is താഴെ (thaazhe).
How do you say it's upstairs in Malayalam?
Say മുകളിലാ (mukalilaa).
How do you say put it down in Malayalam?
Say താഴെ വെക്ക് (thaazhe vekku).