Preface in Malayalam
The preface of a book is മുഖവുര (mugavura) in Malayalam, the heading printed over forewords in Kerala publishing. It means the opening address to the reader. Say mu-ga-vu-ra.
Most common translation
Preface, introduction, foreword.
പുസ്തകത്തിന്റെ മുഖവുര അധ്യാപകൻ വായിച്ചു.
pusthakathinte mugavura adhyaapakan vaayichu.
The teacher read the preface of the book.
All Malayalam words for “preface”
- മുഖവുര (mugavura) — Preface, introduction, foreword.
- ആമുഖം (aamukham) — Face to face; preface, introduction, foreword.
- ഉപക്രമം (upakramam) — Beginning, preface, moving forward, a ceremony before the study of the Vedas commences.
- പ്രസ്താവന (prasthaavana) — Statement, beginning, preface, foreword, a prologue (drama), an introductory speech.
മുഖവുര (mugavura) and ആമുഖം (aamukham) are the usual words for a book preface, പ്രസ്താവന (prasthaavana) is an introductory statement or prologue and ഉപക്രമം (upakramam) a beginning or opening ceremony.
Common questions
How do you say preface in Malayalam?
മുഖവുര (mugavura) is the word for a preface or foreword.
Which word fits a prologue in a play?
പ്രസ്താവന (prasthaavana) is used for an introductory speech or prologue.