malayalam

Thân thiện

A student writes a sentence in Malayalam on a chalkboard.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Dravidian language: A major language spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and has official language status in Kerala and Lakshadweep. It is closely related to Tamil.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • She is learning to read and write in Malayalam.
  • The oldest literary works in Malayalam date back to the 12th century.
  • The film was originally shot in Malayalam and later dubbed into Hindi.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to the script: The term can also implicitly refer to the unique script used to write the language.
  • The Malayalam script is known for its rounded characters.

Variants and Related Words

• Malayali (noun): A person who speaks Malayalam as their native language or is from the Malayalam-speaking region (Kerala).
  • The conference was attended by Malayalis from around the world.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for the language name "Malayalam." It can be described as a South Indian language or a Dravidian language.

Related Phrases

• In Malayalam: This phrase is used to indicate the language of communication.
  • Please provide the document in Malayalam.

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Noun

1. a Dravidian language (closely related to Tamil) that is spoken in southwestern India

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