Malayalam greeting lessons: hello, welcome and how are you
Greetings are the best first lesson because you can use them immediately with family, friends, neighbours, classmates, tutors and people in Kerala.
Open lesson libraryUseful greeting phrases
| English | Beginner Malayalam | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Namaskaram | Polite greeting |
| Welcome | Swagatham | Formal or warm welcome |
| How are you? | Sukhamano? | Common friendly question |
| I am fine | Enikku sukham aanu | Simple reply |
| Thank you | Nanni | Polite thanks |
| See you later | Pinne kaanam | Casual goodbye |
A first tiny conversation
A: Namaskaram. Sukhamano?
B: Sukham aanu. Ningalkku sukhamano?
A: Sukham aanu. Nanni.
Say this slowly. The goal is not speed. The goal is to make your first Malayalam exchange feel possible.
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