Finishing in Malayalam

Finishing, in the sense of bringing something to an end, is ഒടുക്കല്‍ (odukkal), from the verb meaning to end. Be aware that it also carries a harder sense of finishing someone off.

Most common translation

ഒടുക്കല്‍ (odukkal)

Destroying, ending, finishing.

ഈ പണിയുടെ ഒടുക്കല്‍ നാളെയാണ്.

ee paniyude odukkal naaleyaanu

The finishing of this work is tomorrow.

All Malayalam words for “finishing”

നിവൃത്തി (nivrithi) is wider and more abstract, covering completion, relief, a solution and even spiritual release, so it is not simply finishing.

Common questions

How do you say finishing in Malayalam?

ഒടുക്കല്‍ (odukkal), the ending or finishing of something.

Does odukkal sound violent?

It can. Depending on context it means wrapping something up or putting an end to someone, so use it carefully.