Benevolence in Malayalam

Benevolence is പരോപകാരം (paropakaram), literally doing good for others. The word carries moral approval and is common in sermons, school essays and praise of a generous person.

Most common translation

പരോപകാരം (paropakaram)

Benevolence, hospitality, help given to others.

പരോപകാരം വലിയ ഗുണമാണ്

paropakaram valiya gunamanu

Helping others is a great virtue.

Dictionary entry

പരോപകാരം (paropakaram) covers helpfulness, hospitality and kindness shown to others, always with the sense of practical help rather than mere good feeling.

Common questions

How do you say benevolence in Malayalam?

പരോപകാരം (paropakaram) is the word, meaning benevolence or help given to others.

Is it used of charity work?

Yes, and of everyday helpfulness too. A neighbour who always lends a hand is said to practise പരോപകാരം (paropakaram).