Learn Malayalam for Kerala travel: first 50 phrases
You do not need perfect Malayalam to travel with more confidence. Start with practical phrases for greetings, transport, food, hotel, shopping and help.
Open travel phrase hub50 travel phrase prompts
- Say hello politely.
- Ask how someone is.
- Say thank you.
- Say sorry.
- Ask where the hotel is.
- Ask where the toilet is.
- Ask where the bus stop is.
- Ask where the railway station is.
- Ask for water.
- Ask for tea.
- Ask for the bill.
- Say you want vegetarian food.
- Say you do not want spicy food.
- Ask how much it costs.
- Ask for a lower price politely.
- Ask where to buy tickets.
- Ask when the bus comes.
- Ask if this auto goes there.
- Say stop here.
- Say go slowly.
- Ask for help.
- Say you are lost.
- Ask someone to repeat.
- Say you do not understand.
- Say you know a little Malayalam.
- Ask for a phone number.
- Ask where the beach is.
- Ask where the temple is.
- Ask where the hospital is.
- Say you need a doctor.
- Say you need medicine.
- Ask if a room is available.
- Ask for one more towel.
- Ask for hot water.
- Ask for breakfast time.
- Ask for directions to the airport.
- Say you are from abroad.
- Say you are visiting family.
- Say Kerala is beautiful.
- Ask what this food is called.
- Ask whether it has fish.
- Ask whether it has coconut.
- Say it is very tasty.
- Ask for a photo politely.
- Ask where the shop is.
- Ask when it opens.
- Ask when it closes.
- Say see you later.
- Say good night.
- End with thanks.
Turn phrases into travel confidence
Practise these prompts with the travel dictionary, 50 beginner dialogues, the audio listening plan, worksheets and tutor correction.
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