Matrimonial in Malayalam
Matrimonial ties are spoken of in Malayalam as വിവാഹബന്ധം (vivaahabandham), the alliance created by marriage. Legal notices and family discussions both use it. A looser word for the relationship formed is ബാന്ധവം (bandhavam).
Most common translation
Matrimonial alliance.
രണ്ട് കുടുംബങ്ങൾ വിവാഹബന്ധം ഉറപ്പിച്ചു.
randu kudumbangal vivaahabandham urappichu.
The two families settled the marriage alliance.
All Malayalam words for “matrimonial”
- വിവാഹബന്ധം (vivaahabandham) — Matrimonial alliance.
- ബാന്ധവം (bandhavam) — Relationship, marriage, alliance (by marriage), temporary matrimonial alliance.
വിവാഹബന്ധം (vivaahabandham) names the marital bond specifically, whereas ബാന്ധവം (bandhavam) also covers kinship and temporary alliances.
Common questions
How do you say matrimonial in Malayalam?
Use വിവാഹബന്ധം (vivaahabandham) for a matrimonial alliance.
What does the other option add?
ബാന്ധവം (bandhavam) means relationship or alliance more broadly.