പോകുക
pokuka
To go
Usage
The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination
Grammar Note
Dictionary forms end in -ുക (-uka). പോകുക (to go) becomes ഞാൻ പോകുന്നു ("I go").
വരുക
varuka
To come
Usage
For someone or something arriving where you are
കഴിക്കുക
kazhikkuka
To eat
Usage
The base verb for anything about meals
കുടിക്കുക
kudikkuka
To drink
Usage
Used for drinks and for taking medicine
വാങ്ങുക
vaanguka
To buy
Usage
The base verb for stating you want to purchase something
കാണുക
kaanuka
To see
Usage
Covers both sightseeing and checking something
കാത്തിരിക്കുക
kaathirikkuka
To wait
Usage
For queues and for arranging to meet
എനിക്ക് പോകണം
enikku pokanam
I want to go
Usage
The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter
എനിക്ക് കഴിക്കണം
enikku kazhikkanam
I want to eat
Usage
The pattern for naming a dish you want
എനിക്ക് ഇത് വേണം
enikku ithu venam
I want it
Usage
Point at something and say it — works as an order on its own
എനിക്ക് വേണ്ട
enikku venda
I don't need it
Usage
To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout
ഞാൻ തിരയുകയാണ്
njaan thirayukayaanu
I'm looking for it
Usage
For naming what you are looking for — showing a photo speeds it up
എന്റെ കയ്യിൽ ഉണ്ട്
ente kayyil undu
I have it
Usage
To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically
എന്റെ കയ്യിൽ ഇല്ല
ente kayyil illa
I don't have it
Usage
To state you do not have something — small change or a card, say
എനിക്ക് പണം എടുക്കണം
enikku panam edukkanam
I'll withdraw money
Usage
When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first
എനിക്ക് ബുക്ക് ചെയ്യണം
enikku bukku cheyyanam
I'll make a reservation
Usage
To offer to book a room, a table or a tour
ഇതിൽ എന്നെ സഹായിക്കൂ
ithil enne sahaayikkoo
Please help me with it
Usage
For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine
എന്നോട് പറയൂ
ennodu parayoo
Please tell me
Usage
When you want information — directions or times, for instance
More Malayalam phrases
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