Defend in Malayalam
Defending in the sense of protecting someone or something is കാക്കുക (kakkuka) in Malayalam, a short native verb that also means to guard and watch over. It is used of soldiers, of goalkeepers and of guarding a reputation. Defending by beating back an attack is ചെറുക്കുക (cherukkuka).
Most common translation
Protect, save, watch over, wait for, guard, defend, expect.
അമ്മ കുഞ്ഞിനെ കാക്കുന്നു.
amma kunjine kaakkunnu.
The mother protects the baby.
All Malayalam words for “defend”
- കാക്കുക (kakkuka) — Protect, save, watch over, wait for, guard, defend, expect.
- ചെറുക്കുക (cherukkuka) — Oppose, defend, resist, stop, hinder, prevent.
കാക്കുക is to protect or guard, while ചെറുക്കുക is to resist, oppose and hold off an attack.
Common questions
How do you say defend in Malayalam?
Defend is കാക്കുക (kakkuka) in Malayalam.
How do you say resist an attack?
ചെറുക്കുക (cherukkuka), to oppose or hold back.