Clergyman in Malayalam
Clergyman is പുരോഹിതന് (purohithan) in Malayalam, the general word for a priest. Kerala uses it of Hindu and Christian clergy alike, in writing and in respectful speech.
Most common translation
Clergyman, priest.
പള്ളിയില് പുരോഹിതന് പ്രാര്ത്ഥന തുടങ്ങി.
palliyil purohithan praarthana thudangi.
The priest began the prayer at the church.
Dictionary entry
- പുരോഹിതന് (purohithan) — Clergyman, priest.
പുരോഹിതന് (purohithan) is the only option listed, covering clergyman and priest.
Common questions
How do you say clergyman in Malayalam?
പുരോഹിതന് (purohithan) is the word for a clergyman or priest.
Is it tied to one religion?
No, പുരോഹിതന് (purohithan) is used broadly for a priest of any faith.