Bodice in Malayalam

A bodice, the fitted upper garment or breast cover, is ചോലകം (cholakam) in Malayalam. The word also serves for a blouse worn with traditional dress.

Most common translation

ചോലകം (cholakam)

Bodice, blouse, breast-cover.

അമ്മ പുതിയ ചോലകം തയ്ച്ചു.

amma puthiya cholakam thaychu.

Mother stitched a new blouse.

Dictionary entry

ചോലകം (cholakam) is the one option given and covers bodice, blouse and breast cover together.

Common questions

How do you say bodice in Malayalam?

Bodice is ചോലകം (cholakam) in Malayalam.

Can it mean a blouse?

Yes, ചോലകം (cholakam) is used for a blouse as well.