Kerchief in Malayalam
ഉറുമാല് (urumal) is a kerchief, covering both the cloth tied round the head and a handkerchief in the pocket. The first u is short.
Most common translation
Kerchief (for tying round the head), hand kerchief.
അയാൾ തലയിൽ ഉറുമാൽ കെട്ടി.
ayal thalayil urumal ketti.
He tied a kerchief around his head.
Dictionary entry
- ഉറുമാല് (urumal) — Kerchief (for tying round the head), hand kerchief.
ഉറുമാല് (urumal) is used mainly of the small cloth men carry or tie on, and it has a slightly old-fashioned, rural feel.
Common questions
How do you say kerchief in Malayalam?
ഉറുമാല് (urumal), used for both a head cloth and a handkerchief.
Is urumal the same as a handkerchief?
Yes, the word covers both, and context tells a listener which is meant.