Fondling in Malayalam

ലാളനം (laalanam) means fondling and caressing, usually of a child, and it often carries an overtone of indulgence. It is a dignified written word rather than a kitchen one.

Most common translation

ലാളനം (laalanam)

Fondling, caressing.

കുഞ്ഞിന് അമ്മയുടെ ലാളനം വേണം.

kunjinu ammayude laalanam venam.

The baby needs its mother's fondling.

Dictionary entry

Because of that overtone, laalanam frequently appears in talk about raising children too softly.

Common questions

How do you say fondling in Malayalam?

ലാളനം (laalanam), fondling or caressing.

Does it imply spoiling a child?

Often, yes. Alongside affectionate petting it hints at over-indulgence.