Idea in Malayalam

An idea in the sense of a notion in the mind is ആശയം (asayam) in Malayalam. The same noun does duty for meaning and substance, so the context tells you whether the idea or its content is meant.

Most common translation

ആശയം (asayam)

Mind, idea, meaning, substance, receptacle.

ഈ ആശയം എനിക്ക് മനസ്സിലായി.

ee aashayam enikku manassilaayi.

I understood this concept.

All Malayalam words for “idea”

അഭിപ്രായം (abhiprayam) is an opinion, അന്തര്‍ഗ്ഗതം (antharggatham) and മനോഗതം (manogatham) are thought or intention, അര്‍ത്ഥം (artham) is meaning, ഉള്ള് (ull) is the mind or heart, and ബോധം (bodham) is consciousness or realisation.

Common questions

How do you say idea in Malayalam?

Use ആശയം (asayam) for an idea or notion.

Which word is better for an opinion?

അഭിപ്രായം (abhiprayam) is the right one when the point is someone opinion.