Malayalam Language : A 56-letter language derived from Sanskrit. The pronunciation is little tough. This may cause a mild difficulty to the learning initiators from outside in the beginning stage.

Some Bits and Pieces in Malayalam:

Namasthe : Greeting with respect to elders. It it is with folded hands, it implies more respect.

Sukhamano : How are you?

Sukhmanu : Fine

Vannalum : Please come.

Oonu Kazhinho : Is food taken?.

Saapaad Kazhinho : Is food taken?

Chaaya Kudicho : Is tea taken?.

Eppol Vannu : When did come?.

Eppol Pokunnu : When will go?.

Kuttikalku Sukham Thanneyalle : Are the children in good health?.

Achanum Ammakyum Sukham Thanneyalle  : Are the father and mother in good health?.

Achan  : Father.

Amma  : Mother.

Sahodaran : Brother.

Sahodari : Sister.

Makan : Son.

Makal : Daughter.

Entha Paripadi  : What is the programme?.

Entha Chetta Sukham Thanneyalle : Hello elder brother, are you happy?.

Entha Anuja Sukham Thanneyalle : Hello younger brother, are you happy?.

Santhosham : Happy.

Urangan Pokayanu : Going to sleep.

Kalikyan Pokayanu : Going to play.

Jolikyu Pokayanu : Going to work.

Naale Mudakkanu : Tomorrow is holiday.

Enikyu Venam : I need

Enikyu Venda : I need not.

Enikyu Venam Thankalude Sahayam : I need your help.

Innu : Today

Innale : Yesterday

Nale : Tomorrow

Kaanam : See you.