Guts in Malayalam

Guts in the sense of nerve is എല്ലുറപ്പ് (ellurapp), literally firmness of bone. It praises someone who stands their ground, and sports writing and encouragement are full of it. The final pp is clipped.

Most common translation

എല്ലുറപ്പ് (ellurapp)

Inner strength, guts.

ഇത് ചെയ്യാൻ നല്ല എല്ലുറപ്പ് വേണം.

ithu cheyyaan nalla ellurappu venam.

Doing this needs real guts.

All Malayalam words for “guts”

ellurapp is inner strength and staying power, while chuna is the spirited dash, vigour and smartness that also translates guts.

Common questions

How do you say guts in Malayalam?

എല്ലുറപ്പ് (ellurapp), firmness of bone, meaning inner strength.

Which word suits a bold, lively person?

chuna, meaning vigour, spirit and courage.