Auction in Malayalam
Auctions are ലേലം (lelam), the word on notices for government, temple and fish-market sales. Two even syllables, le-lam. It also appears in the phrase for placing a bid.
Most common translation
Auction.
നാളെ ചന്തയിൽ മീൻ ലേലം ഉണ്ട്.
naale chanthayil meen lelam undu.
There is a fish auction in the market tomorrow.
Dictionary entry
- ലേലം (lelam) — Auction.
ലേലം (lelam) is the single everyday word for an auction, and it combines with the verb for calling out to give the expression for bidding.
Common questions
What is the Malayalam word for auction?
ലേലം (lelam).
How do I say bidding at an auction?
Malayalam pairs ലേലം (lelam) with the verb for calling, so the phrase literally means calling the auction.