🇮🇳 Malayalam phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Malayalam

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
നിനക്ക് എത്ര വയസ്സാണ്?
"How old are you?" in Malayalam · say it like ni-nakku ethra vayassaanu

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Malayalam is നിനക്ക് എത്ര വയസ്സാണ്?. 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

നിങ്ങളുടെ വയസ്സെന്താണ്?
More formal way to ask, suitable for respectful contexts.
നിനക്ക് എത്ര വയസ്സായിരിക്കുന്നു?
Slightly more polite and formal.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know someone's age in a casual or friendly setting. It is common among friends or acquaintances. Be mindful of the context, as asking age can be sensitive for some people.

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Examples in Malayalam

MalayalamEnglish
നിന്റെ സഹോദരന് എത്ര വയസ്സാണ്?How old is your brother?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct pronoun based on the person they are addressing.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear നിനക്ക് എത്ര വയസ്സാണ്?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Malayalam with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age in Malayalam culture?

It can be sensitive, so it's best to ask in a friendly context.

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