Duck in Malayalam
Duck is താറാവ് (thaaraavu), the web-footed bird kept for eggs and meat. It is the word heard in Kerala markets and kitchens.
Most common translation
Duck. A water bird with webbed feet, kept for eggs and meat.
താറാവ് വെള്ളത്തിൽ നീന്തുന്നു.
thaaraavu vellathil neenthunnu.
The duck is swimming in the water.
All Malayalam words for “duck”
- താറാവ് (thaaraavu) — Duck. A water bird with webbed feet, kept for eggs and meat.
- ചക്രവാകം (chakravaakam) — The Brahmany goose or duck, the ruddy goose.
താറാവ് (thaaraavu) is the ordinary duck, whereas ചക്രവാകം (chakravaakam) names the ruddy or Brahminy goose, a particular wild bird.
Common questions
How do you say duck in Malayalam?
താറാവ് (thaaraavu).
Which word is the Brahminy duck?
ചക്രവാകം (chakravaakam).