noun

Malayalam

muhl-uh-YAH-luhm

Malayalam (noun) means a language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Example: “Malayalam is one of the official languages of India.”

noun

A language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Kerala.

"Malayalam is one of the official languages of India."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe language of Kerala, in southern India.

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_____ is one of the official languages of India.

From the Malayalam words for "mountain" and "region," describing the hilly area where it is spoken.

Origin: Malay

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What does “Malayalam” mean?

The word “Malayalam” means a language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. In plain terms, the language of Kerala, in southern India.

How do you pronounce “Malayalam”?

“Malayalam” is pronounced muhl-uh-YAH-luhm (/ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Malayalam” in a sentence?

Here is “Malayalam” used in a sentence: “Malayalam is one of the official languages of India.”

What part of speech is “Malayalam”?

“Malayalam” is a noun.

Where does the word “Malayalam” come from?

The word “Malayalam” comes from Malay. From the Malayalam words for "mountain" and "region," describing the hilly area where it is spoken.

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