Feelings

1. സന്തോഷം

   santhosham

   Happiness

   Usage

   The most basic word for joy. "Santhoshamaanu" means I am happy

2. ആവേശം

   aavesham

   Excitement

   Usage

   For anticipation — handy when discussing a festival or your plans

3. അഭിമാനം

   abhimaanam

   Pride

   Usage

   For praising someone's culture or work; "abhimaanamundu" means I feel proud

4. ആശ്വാസം

   aashvaasam

   Relief

   Usage

   When a worry is settled — saying it reassures the other person too

5. സമാധാനം

   samaadhaanam

   Peace of mind

   Usage

   "Samaadhaanamaayi" means I am at ease — also for calm found in a quiet place

6. സ്നേഹം

   sneham

   Love

   Usage

   Covers romantic love, family love and friendship — one of the warmest words in Malayalam

7. എനിക്ക് ഇഷ്ടമാണ്

   enikku ishtamaanu

   I like it

   Usage

   The handiest way to say you like something. Safe with anyone

8. ഓർമ്മ വരുന്നു

   ormma varunnu

   I'm reminded / I miss it

   Usage

   Literally "memory comes" — for missing a person or a place

9. സങ്കടം

   sankadam

   Sadness

   Usage

   The everyday word for sadness; "sankadamundu" means I am sad

10. ദുഃഖം

    dukham

    Grief

    Usage

    A heavier grief, used on hearing of a death

11. നിരാശ

    niraasha

    Disappointment

    Usage

    A mild way to say something fell short

12. ഏകാന്തത

    ekaanthatha

    Loneliness

    Usage

    For opening up on a solo trip, with someone you have got to know

13. ദേഷ്യം

    deshyam

    Anger

    Usage

    "Deshyam vannu" means I got angry — it describes your state, not blame

14. പേടി

    pedi

    Fear

    Usage

    "Pediyundu" means I am scared. Pair it with what scares you

15. അത്ഭുതം

    athbhutham

    Surprise / Wonder

    Usage

    Can be positive — for reacting to a view or a performance

16. ആശങ്ക

    aashanka

    Worry

    Usage

    Anxiety about what lies ahead — used about plans or health

17. വിഷമം

    vishamam

    Distress

    Usage

    Covers trouble and heartache alike — handy when explaining a situation

18. സമ്മർദ്ദം

    sammarddam

    Stress / Pressure

    Usage

    For explaining why you are worn out. It shares a root with "rakthasammarddam", blood pressure

19. നാണം

    naanam

    Shyness / Embarrassment

    Usage

    Works both for an embarrassing slip and for shy modesty when praised

20. ബോറടി

    boradi

    Boredom

    Usage

    From English "bore". A gentle way to mention a long wait — do not aim it at a person

21. ക്ഷീണം

    ksheenam

    Tiredness

    Usage

    "Ksheenamundu" means I am tired, including from the heat

22. ഉറക്കം വരുന്നു

    urakkam varunnu

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "sleep is coming" — a polite way to signal you want to turn in

23. സുഖമാണ്

    sukhamaanu

    I'm well

    Usage

    The answer when asked how you are. Safe with anyone

24. സുഖമില്ല

    sukhamilla

    I'm not well

    Usage

    The opener before describing symptoms; understood anywhere

25. കൃതജ്ഞത

    krithajnatha

    Gratitude

    Usage

    The formal word for gratitude; a light thank-you is "nandi"

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