Meant in Malayalam
Meant in the sense of intended is ഉദ്ദിഷ്ട (uddishta) in Malayalam, used of a purpose aimed at or a person addressed. It sits before a noun, as in the intended recipient. Meant as the past of the verb to signify would call for a form of that verb instead.
Most common translation
Meant, intended, aimed at.
ഉദ്ദിഷ്ട സ്ഥലത്ത് ഞങ്ങള് നേരത്തെ എത്തി.
uddishta sthalathu njangal nerathe ethi.
We reached the intended place early.
Dictionary entry
- ഉദ്ദിഷ്ട (uddishta) — Meant, intended, aimed at.
Only one option is given, and it covers intention rather than signification.
Common questions
How do you say meant in Malayalam?
For intended, use ഉദ്ദിഷ്ട (uddishta).
Does it cover what a word meant?
No, ഉദ്ദിഷ്ട (uddishta) is about what was intended or aimed at.