Offshoot in Malayalam
An offshoot or sprout is പൊടിപ്പ് (podippu) in Malayalam, used of a shoot on a plant and of ornamental fringe work. It can also carry the sense of offspring. It is the only option in this entry.
Most common translation
Offshoot, sprout, a tuft, ornamental fringe- work, offspring.
മാവിൽ പുതിയ പൊടിപ്പ് കണ്ടു.
maavil puthiya podippu kandu.
New sprouts were seen on the mango tree.
Dictionary entry
- പൊടിപ്പ് (podippu) — Offshoot, sprout, a tuft, ornamental fringe- work, offspring.
One word covers all these senses, so no comparison is needed; പൊടിപ്പ് ranges from a sprout to a decorative tuft.
Common questions
How do you say offshoot in Malayalam?
Say പൊടിപ്പ് (podippu).
Does it mean offspring too?
Yes, പൊടിപ്പ് extends to offspring as well as sprouts.