Amnesty in Malayalam
Amnesty is പൊതുമാപ്പ് (pothumappu) in Malayalam, a compound of the words for general and pardon. Governments announce it for prisoners or for unpaid dues, and the press uses the term as it stands. Read it as pothu plus maappu.
Most common translation
Amnesty.
സർക്കാർ ഒരു പൊതുമാപ്പ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു.
sarkkaar oru pothumappu prakhyaapichu.
The government declared an amnesty.
Dictionary entry
- പൊതുമാപ്പ് (pothumappu) — Amnesty.
Being the single entry, it covers both a political amnesty and the waiving of penalties, with context deciding which is meant.
Common questions
How do you say amnesty in Malayalam?
പൊതുമാപ്പ് (pothumappu), a general pardon.
Is it used for tax or fine waivers?
Yes, schemes that forgive arrears or penalties are announced with the same word.