Betrayer in Malayalam

Someone who betrays trust is ചതിയന്‍ (chathiyan) in Malayalam, a cheat and a traitor in one word. It is a strong insult in ordinary speech, built on chathi, deceit.

Most common translation

ചതിയന്‍ (chathiyan)

A cheat, a betrayer.

ആ ചതിയന്‍ ഒടുവിൽ പിടിക്കപ്പെട്ടു.

aa chathiyan oduvil pidikkappettu.

That cheat was caught at last.

All Malayalam words for “betrayer”

ചതിയന്‍ (chathiyan) is the cheat or betrayer, while ഒറ്റുകാരന്‍ (ottukaaran) leans towards a spy or informer who passes on secrets.

Common questions

How do you say betrayer in Malayalam?

Betrayer is ചതിയന്‍ (chathiyan) in Malayalam.

Which word means a spy?

A spy or informer is ഒറ്റുകാരന്‍ (ottukaaran).