Family vocabulary

Malayalam family words: Amma, Achan and relatives explained

Family words are often the first Malayalam words learners care about because they connect directly to home, affection, respect and identity.

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Core family words

Word	Meaning	Example
amma	mother	Amma evide?
achan	father	Achan vannu.
chechi	elder sister	Chechi sukhamano?
chettan	elder brother	Chettan veettil undo?
aniyan	younger brother	Aniyan schoolil aanu.
aniyathi	younger sister	Aniyathi padikkunnu.
ammumma	grandmother	Ammumma sukhamano?
appuppan	grandfather	Appuppan ivide undu.

Respect matters

Malayalam family words carry warmth and respect. When you speak with elders, use polite tone and respectful address. The goal is not only correct vocabulary; it is kind conversation.

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