Salute in Malayalam
To salute someone respectfully is കുമ്പിടുക (kumbiduka), to bow with the head and folded hands, the greeting given to elders and at temples. ആനമിക്കുക (aanamikkuka) is the formal written equivalent.
Most common translation
Bow in reverence bend the head respectfully, salute, greet.
കുട്ടികൾ ഗുരുവിനെ കുമ്പിട്ടു.
kuttikal guruvine kumbittu.
The children bowed to the teacher.
All Malayalam words for “salute”
- കുമ്പിടുക (kumbiduka) — Bow in reverence bend the head respectfully, salute, greet.
- ആനമിക്കുക (aanamikkuka) — Bow, salute, show respect.
- വന്ദിക്കുക (vandikkuka) — Worship, flatter, salute, greet.
A military salute is not covered here, and vandikkuka shifts towards worship and praise, so it suits a deity better than a person.
Common questions
How do you say salute in Malayalam?
കുമ്പിടുക (kumbiduka), to bow in respect.
Which word is used for saluting a god?
വന്ദിക്കുക (vandikkuka), which means to worship or venerate.