Massacre in Malayalam
A massacre is a കൂട്ടക്കൊല (koottakkola) in Malayalam, joining the words for group and killing. News writing and history both use it for mass killings. There is no milder reading of the word.
Most common translation
Massacre, carnage.
ചരിത്ര പാഠത്തിൽ ഒരു കൂട്ടക്കൊല പഠിച്ചു.
charithra paadathil oru koottakkola padichu
We studied a massacre in the history lesson.
Dictionary entry
- കൂട്ടക്കൊല (koottakkola) — Massacre, carnage.
One option is listed, meaning massacre and carnage alike.
Common questions
How do you say massacre in Malayalam?
It is കൂട്ടക്കൊല (koottakkola).
Does it mean carnage as well?
Yes, കൂട്ടക്കൊല (koottakkola) covers both.