🇮🇳 Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Malayalam

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
അതും അതല്ല
"Yes and no" in Malayalam · say it like athuṁ athalla

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Malayalam is അതും അതല്ല. 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

അതും അല്ല
used in more casual conversations
അതും അല്ല, അതും അതല്ല
a more emphatic way to express both sides

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express mixed feelings or uncertainty about a situation. It is often used in discussions where both positive and negative aspects are present. This phrase is suitable for informal conversations among friends or family.

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Examples in Malayalam

MalayalamEnglish
ഈ സിനിമ നല്ലതും അതല്ല.This movie is both good and not good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with a simple 'yes' or 'no', but it conveys a more nuanced meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear അതും അതല്ല, 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

When should I use 'അതും അതല്ല'?

Use it when you want to express that something has both positive and negative aspects.

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