🇮🇳 Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Brother" in Malayalam

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
സഹോദരൻ
"Brother" in Malayalam · say it like sah-oh-dah-ruhn

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Malayalam is സഹോദരൻ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

സഹോദരി
used for sister
അണ്ണൻ
more casual, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'സഹോദരൻ' when referring to your brother or addressing someone as a brother. It is a respectful term used in both formal and informal contexts. In casual conversations, you might hear 'അണ്ണൻ' among friends or younger siblings.

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Examples in Malayalam

MalayalamEnglish
എന്റെ സഹോദരൻ എവിടെ ആണ്?Where is my brother?
അണ്ണൻ, നീ എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്?Hey brother, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'സഹോദരൻ' with 'സഹോദരി', which means sister.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'സഹോദരൻ' for close friends?

Yes, it can be used informally among close friends, especially in a casual context.

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