🇮🇳 Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Family" in Malayalam

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
കുടുംബം
"Family" in Malayalam · say it like koo-doom-bam

The most natural way to say "Family" in Malayalam is കുടുംബം. 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

കുടുംബം
standard term used in all contexts
വീട്
can refer to family in a more informal or affectionate sense

When to use it

You can use 'കുടുംബം' when talking about your family or discussing family-related matters. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Use it to express the importance of family in conversations.

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Examples in Malayalam

MalayalamEnglish
എന്റെ കുടുംബം വളരെ വലിയതാണ്.My family is very large.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'കുടുംബം' with 'വീട്', which is more about home than family.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What does 'കുടുംബം' mean?

'കുടുംബം' means family, referring to relatives and close kin.

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