Malayalam travel words for Kerala
Use these words for directions, hotels, buses, auto rickshaws, shops and simple travel problems.
Continue to travel phrasesCore travel words
| Roman Malayalam | Meaning | Example | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| veedu | house | Njan veettil aanu. | I am at home. |
| vazhi | way | Vazhi evide? | Where is the way? |
| bus | bus | Bus eppo varum? | When will the bus come? |
| train | train | Train evide nirthum? | Where will the train stop? |
| auto | auto rickshaw | Auto venam. | I need an auto. |
| hotel | hotel | Hotel evide aanu? | Where is the hotel? |
| kada | shop | Kada thuranno? | Is the shop open? |
| panam | money | Panam venam. | I need money. |
Practice prompts
Ask directions
Ask where the hotel, shop and bus stop are.
Take an auto
Say you need an auto and ask the price.
Hotel check-in
Practise asking where the room is and whether water is available.
Related lessons
Malayalam travel phrases | Asking directions | Auto rickshaw phrases
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