Capitalist in Malayalam
Capitalist is മുതലാളി (muthalaali) in Malayalam, one who puts capital into business. In Kerala it is equally the ordinary word for an owner, proprietor or boss, and in political speech it carries a critical edge. Four syllables with a long aa in the third.
Most common translation
Capitalist, one who invests money in business, owner, proprietor, master, boss.
മുതലാളി ജോലിക്കാർക്ക് ശമ്പളം കൊടുത്തു.
muthalaali jolikkaarkku shambalam koduthu.
The boss gave the workers their wages.
Dictionary entry
- മുതലാളി (muthalaali) — Capitalist, one who invests money in business, owner, proprietor, master, boss.
It is the only option listed, and the distinction to watch is its double life as a neutral owner and a political label.
Common questions
How do you say capitalist in Malayalam?
Use മുതലാളി (muthalaali).
Does it also mean boss?
Yes, in daily Kerala speech it often just means the owner or boss.