Malayalam question word lessons: what, where, when and why
Question words let beginners control a conversation. Learn a small set first, then practise them across family, food, travel and tutor lessons.
Open question word dictionaryCore question words
| English prompt | Use it for | Practice sentence idea |
|---|---|---|
| What? | Objects, names, food and meanings | Ask what this is called. |
| Where? | People, places and directions | Ask where the bus stop is. |
| When? | Time, visits and class schedule | Ask when someone is coming. |
| Who? | Family, callers and people nearby | Ask who is at home. |
| Why? | Reasons, delays and choices | Ask why someone is late. |
| How? | Directions, method and condition | Ask how to go there. |
Practice plan
Home
Ask where amma, achan, chechi or chettan is.
Food
Ask what the dish is, when food is ready, and how much it costs.
Travel
Ask where places are, when transport comes, and how to reach a destination.
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