Pleasantries in Malayalam
ലോഹ്യം (lohyam) is the exchange of pleasantries, the friendly talk about family and local affairs that opens a visit in Kerala. Asking after someone with it is a social duty as much as a courtesy.
Most common translation
Pleasantries, customary affairs, local affairs, friendly talk.
അയൽക്കാരുമായി അവൻ ലോഹ്യം പറഞ്ഞു.
ayalkkaarumaayi avan lohyam paranju.
He exchanged pleasantries with the neighbours.
Dictionary entry
- ലോഹ്യം (lohyam) — Pleasantries, customary affairs, local affairs, friendly talk.
The word covers the customary enquiries as a whole, so it names the exchange rather than one polite remark.
Common questions
How do you say pleasantries in Malayalam?
ലോഹ്യം (lohyam), friendly talk and customary enquiries.
How is the word used?
Of enquiring after someone, in the sense of swapping news and courtesies.