Ask better questions in Malayalam
Question words give beginners control in conversation. Start with what, where, who, when, how and how much.
Continue to question lessonMalayalam question words
| Roman Malayalam | Meaning | Example | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| entha | what | Entha ithu? | What is this? |
| evide | where | Bathroom evide? | Where is the bathroom? |
| aaru | who | Aaru vannu? | Who came? |
| eppo | when | Eppo pokum? | When will you go? |
| engane | how | Engane undu? | How is it? |
| ethra | how much | Ethra aanu? | How much is it? |
| enthinu | why | Enthinu? | Why? |
| etha | which | Etha nallathu? | Which is good? |
Practice prompts
Ask location
Ask where the hotel, bathroom and bus stop are.
Ask price
Practise: Ethra aanu? and Vila ethra aanu?
Ask identity
Use aaru to ask who came and who is there.
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