Bias in Malayalam

Bias, the leaning towards one side, is പക്ഷപാതം (pakshapaatham) in Malayalam, from paksham, a side. It is the word used of partial judges, favouritism at work and slanted reporting.

Most common translation

പക്ഷപാതം (pakshapaatham)

Bias, partiality, partisan attitude, favour.

അധ്യാപകന് കുട്ടികളോട് പക്ഷപാതം ഇല്ല.

adhyaapakanu kuttikalodu pakshapaatham illa.

The teacher has no favouritism among the children.

Dictionary entry

പക്ഷപാതം (pakshapaatham) is the only option and covers bias, partiality and open favour towards one party.

Common questions

How do you say bias in Malayalam?

Bias is പക്ഷപാതം (pakshapaatham) in Malayalam.

Can it mean favouritism?

Yes, പക്ഷപാതം (pakshapaatham) covers showing undue favour to one side.