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Tips, phrases, and guides to help you speak Malayalam
The Malayalam Alphabet: All 53 Letters Explained
A clear walkthrough of Malayalam's 15 vowels, 36 consonants, and 5 chillaksharam — with script, romanization, IPA, and notes on the reformed 1971 script.
Read article →Essential Malayalam Greetings and Polite Phrases
Master Malayalam greetings from formal Namaskaram to everyday pleasantries. Covers time-of-day phrases, well-being questions, and Kerala's three-religion greeting registers.
Read article →Why Is Malayalam Spelled That Way? The Palindrome Language
Malayalam is the only language whose English name is a palindrome. Here's why it's spelled that way, what it means, and how the language came to be.
Read article →10 Malayalam Phrases to Impress Your Malayali Friends
Learn everyday Malayalam phrases for greetings, gratitude, and conversation — with Malayalam script, pronunciation guides, and cultural tips.
Read article →Understanding Malayalam Script: The Most Complex Indian Writing System?
Malayalam has one of India's most intricate scripts with over 50 characters. Here's how it works and how beginners can start learning it.
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