Love-song in Malayalam

A love-song is a പ്രണയഗാനം (pranayaganam) in Malayalam, built from the words for romantic love and song. The compound is transparent enough that it works in film writing, reviews and everyday talk alike. It names the genre as well as a single song.

Most common translation

പ്രണയഗാനം (pranayaganam)

Love-song.

റേഡിയോയിൽ പഴയ ഒരു പ്രണയഗാനം കേട്ടു.

rediyoyil pazhaya oru pranayaganam kettu.

I heard an old love song on the radio.

Dictionary entry

This is the only option offered, and it is a straightforward compound rather than one of several competing words.

Common questions

How do you say love-song in Malayalam?

It is പ്രണയഗാനം (pranayaganam).

Can the word refer to film songs?

Yes, പ്രണയഗാനം (pranayaganam) is used for romantic film songs as readily as for poetry set to music.