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Learn Malayam

Namastē! Below are some phrases of Mayalam, the most frequently spoken language, visitors could learn to communicate with locals in the Lakshadweep Islands. 

Hello - namastē

Welcome - swagatam

Pleased to meet you - kantathil santhosham

Have a nice day - nalla divasam

What's your name? - pērenthā?

Please - dayavāi

Thank you - nāndi 

Where's the bathroom? - kakkoos evideyānu?

I don't understand - enikku manassilāyilla

Help - nirthoo

Learn the Language: Text

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