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.”
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A language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Kerala.
"Malayalam is one of the official languages of India."
How to use Malayalam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe language of Kerala, in southern India.
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Etymology
From the Malayalam words for "mountain" and "region," describing the hilly area where it is spoken.
Rhymes for Malayalam
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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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