Spoken Malayalam phrases

Times of Day in Malayalam

Casual, everyday Malayalam — not textbook. By Dr. Reshmi R Nair, PhD.

ദിവസത്തിലെ സമയങ്ങൾ
Divasathile samayangal — Times of day

In short: The parts of the day: രാവിലെ (raavile) morning, ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് (uchaykku) noon, ഉച്ച കഴിഞ്ഞ് (ucha kazhinju) afternoon, വൈകുന്നേരം (vaikunneram) evening, രാത്രി (raathri) night.

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
രാവിലെRaavileIn the morning
ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക്UchaykkuAt noon
വൈകുന്നേരംVaikunneramIn the evening
രാത്രിRaathriAt night

When & how to use it

Attach these to plans: raavile ("in the morning"), raathri ("at night"). They pair naturally with greetings like good morning.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
രാവിലെ കാണാം.Raavile kaanaam.See you in the morning.
വൈകുന്നേരം വിളിക്കാം.Vaikunneram vilikkaam.I'll call in the evening.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the times of day in Malayalam?

Raavile (morning), uchaykku (noon), ucha kazhinju (afternoon), vaikunneram (evening), raathri (night).

How do you say morning in Malayalam?

"Morning" is രാവിലെ (raavile).

How do you say night in Malayalam?

"Night" is രാത്രി (raathri).

How do you say in the evening in Malayalam?

Say വൈകുന്നേരം (vaikunneram).