100 Malayalam words for beginners
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Family words
| Word | Meaning | Lesson | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| achan | father | Lesson | Practice |
| amma | mother | Lesson | Practice |
| ammumma | grandmother | Lesson | Practice |
| aniyan | younger brother | Lesson | Practice |
| aniyathi | younger sister | Lesson | Practice |
| appuppan | grandfather | Lesson | Practice |
| chechi | elder sister | Lesson | Practice |
| chettan | elder brother | Lesson | Practice |
| koottukaran | male friend | Lesson | Practice |
| koottukari | female friend | Lesson | Practice |
Politeness words
| Word | Meaning | Lesson | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ariyam | I know | Lesson | Practice |
| ariyilla | I do not know | Lesson | Practice |
| dayavu cheythu | please | Lesson | Practice |
| kshamikkanam | sorry | Lesson | Practice |
| manassilayi | understood | Lesson | Practice |
| manassilayilla | did not understand | Lesson | Practice |
| prashnam illa | no problem | Lesson | Practice |
| sahayam | help | Lesson | Practice |
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