Expansion in Malayalam

Expansion and growth share one word, വികാസം (vikaasam), with a long aa in the middle. A city spreading out, a business growing and a flower opening can all take it.

Most common translation

വികാസം (vikaasam)

Expansion, development, growth, prosperity, blossoming.

ഗ്രാമത്തിന്റെ വികാസം വേഗത്തിലായി.

graamathinte vikaasam vegathilaayi.

The development of the village became fast.

All Malayalam words for “expansion”

വികാസം is the standard word for expansion or development, whereas പ്രകാശം (prakasham) is first of all light and brightness, with expansion only a far secondary sense.

Common questions

How do you say expansion in Malayalam?

വികാസം (vikaasam) covers expansion, development and growth.

Can vikaasam describe personal development?

Yes, commonly: a child developing or a skill maturing, as well as something physically expanding.