Phrase Guide
Ten phrases every traveler to Kerala should know — with native audio and transliterations included.
എന്തുണ്ട് വിശേഷം?
entha undu vishesham?
"What's happening?" or "What's the news?" A friendly and common greeting among Malayalis.
എവിടെ പോകാനോ?
evide povaano?
"Are you going somewhere?" Used when someone is heading out.
നാട്ടിൽ എവിടുന്ന്?
naatil evidunnu?
"Where are you from (in Kerala)?" Often used to connect with someone's hometown.
സുഖം ആണോ?
sukham aano?
"Are you doing well?" A polite way of asking "How are you?"
സുഖം ആണ്.
sukham aanu.
"I'm fine." A simple, warm response to say you're okay.
മഴ പെയ്യുന്നുണ്ടോ?
mazha peyyunnundo?
"Is it raining?" Especially useful during Kerala's famous monsoon season.
എന്റെ പേര് ___ ആണ്.
ente peru ___ aanu.
"My name is ___." Use this to introduce yourself to locals.
എന്റെ കൂടെ വരാമോ?
ente koode varaamo?
"Can you come with me?" Useful when asking for company or directions.
എവിടെ തിന്നാം?
evide thinnam?
"Where can we eat?" Great for finding authentic local food spots.
കുറഞ്ഞ വില തരാമോ?
kuranja vila tharamo?
"Can you give a lower price?" Your go-to phrase at markets and shops.
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