Hunt in Malayalam

To hunt is വേട്ടയാടുക (vettayaaduka) in Malayalam, covering the chase as well as the kill. The verb works for people hunting game and for an animal hunting prey.

Most common translation

വേട്ടയാടുക (vettayaaduka)

Hunt, chase.

കാട്ടിൽ മൃഗങ്ങളെ വേട്ടയാടുക നിയമവിരുദ്ധമാണ്.

kaattil mrugangale vettayaaduka niyamaviruddhamaanu.

Hunting animals in the forest is illegal.

Dictionary entry

It stands alone on this list, so the same verb serves whether the hunting is for sport, for food or in pursuit of something figuratively.

Common questions

How do you say hunt in Malayalam?

The verb is വേട്ടയാടുക (vettayaaduka), to hunt or chase.

Is there a related noun?

Yes, the noun of hunting is built on the same root and names the hunt itself.