In short: Kerala mainly has two: മഴക്കാലം (mazhakkaalam) the rainy/monsoon season and വേനൽക്കാലം (venalkkaalam) summer. Others: ശീതകാലം (sheethakaalam) winter (mild), വസന്തം (vasantham) spring.
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| മഴക്കാലം | Mazhakkaalam | Rainy / monsoon season |
| വേനൽക്കാലം | Venalkkaalam | Summer |
| ശീതകാലം | Sheethakaalam | Winter (mild) |
| വസന്തം | Vasantham | Spring |
When & how to use it
Kerala's year is shaped by the monsoon (mazhakkaalam) and the hot, dry summer (venalkkaalam). Ruthu = season.
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| ഇപ്പോ മഴക്കാലമാ. | Ippo mazhakkaalamaa. | It's the monsoon season now. |
| വേനൽക്കാലത്ത് നല്ല ചൂടാ. | Venalkkaalathu nalla choodaa. | It's very hot in summer. |
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What are the seasons in Malayalam?
Mainly മഴക്കാലം (mazhakkaalam, monsoon) and വേനൽക്കാലം (venalkkaalam, summer).
How do you say monsoon in Malayalam?
Monsoon/rainy season is മഴക്കാലം (mazhakkaalam).
How do you say summer in Malayalam?
Summer is വേനൽക്കാലം (venalkkaalam).
What is the Malayalam word for season?
"Season" is ഋതു (ruthu).