Podcast

Speak Malayalam: Phrase of the Day

20 episodes · free · new episodes regularly

Bite-size real Malayalam — one everyday phrase or full dialogue per episode, spoken clearly. Listen right here, and soon on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Namaskaram — the perfect Malayalam hello
Learn the warm, all-purpose Malayalam greeting used across Kerala.
Sukhamaano? — how are you?
The friendly check-in you will hear in every Malayali conversation.
Nandi & Valare Nandi — thank you
Say thank you warmly in Malayalam.
Njaan ninne snehikkunnu — I love you
The most beautiful sentence in Malayalam, pronounced right.
Enikku ninne ishtamaanu — I like you
The everyday way Malayalis actually express affection.
Amma & Achan — mother and father
The two words every Malayali heart is built on.
Mole, choru kazhicho? — have you eaten?
The classic Malayali family love-question.
Ithu enthaa? — what is this?
Your all-purpose curiosity tool in Malayalam.
Nee evideyaa? — where are you?
The opening line of every Malayali phone call.
Adipoli! — awesome!
The slang that makes Malayalis grin when learners use it.
Machane! — bro!
Friendly slang between friends, used everywhere.
Chetta, oru chaaya — ordering tea
Order tea like a local at any Kerala tea shop.
Vishakkunnu! — I’m hungry!
The dinner-table essential.
Nalla ruchi! — so tasty!
The compliment every Malayali cook wants to hear.
Evideya bus stand? — asking directions
Travel Kerala with confidence.
Vila kurayumo? — bargaining
The shopping phrase that saves you money.
Counting 1–5 in Malayalam
Onnu, randu, moonu, naalu, anchu — counting made musical.
Pathukke parayu — speak slowly
The learner’s best friend phrase.
The Amma phone call — full dialogue
A complete, real Malayali family phone conversation.
At the tea shop — full dialogue
A complete tea-shop exchange, start to finish.

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Podcast feed for any podcast app: speakmalayalam.com/podcast.xml — paste it into Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, AntennaPod or any player’s “add by URL”. Spotify & Apple directory listings coming soon.

Go beyond listening

Every episode comes from a full free guide: explore the searchable phrasebook, follow the 30-day course, or learn to say it all yourself in one-to-one lessons.

Frequently asked questions

How do I subscribe to the podcast?

Copy the feed address speakmalayalam.com/podcast.xml into any podcast app's 'add show by URL' option. Spotify and Apple directory listings are coming.

Are episodes real colloquial Malayalam?

Yes — every episode is everyday spoken Malayalam, the register used at home and in shops, never textbook-formal.

How long are episodes?

Seconds to a minute — designed for repetition. Hear it, say it, use it the same day.

Will there be more episodes?

Yes — new phrases and full dialogues are added regularly from the growing audio library.