Credentials in Malayalam
Credentials, in the sense of papers proving authorisation, is അധികാരപത്രം (adhikarapathram). The word joins authority and document, spoken a-dhi-kaa-ra-pa-thram. Diplomats presenting credentials and officials showing authorisation both use it.
Credentials, documents showing authorization, authorization letter.
ഓഫീസിൽ അധികാരപത്രം നിർബന്ധമായും കാണിക്കണം.
oofeesil adhikarapathram nirbandhamaayum kaanikkanam.
You must show the authorization letter at the office.
Dictionary entry
- അധികാരപത്രം (adhikarapathram) — Credentials, documents showing authorization, authorization letter.
അധികാരപത്രം (adhikarapathram) names a physical letter or document of authorisation, so it does not cover credentials in the loose English sense of someone's qualifications or track record.
Common questions
What is credentials in Malayalam?
അധികാരപത്രം (adhikarapathram), the letter or document showing authorisation.
Can I use it for qualifications on a CV?
Not really, since അധികാരപത്രം (adhikarapathram) is an authorisation document; qualifications are described with words for degrees and experience.