Self-deceiver in Malayalam

ആത്മവഞ്ചകന്‍ (aathmavanchakan) is a self-deceiver, one who cheats himself, and the entry extends it to hypocrite. The final syllable marks a male subject, and the word belongs to writing and sermons rather than conversation.

Most common translation

ആത്മവഞ്ചകന്‍ (aathmavanchakan)

Self-deceiver, hypocrite.

സ്വയം കളവ് പറയുന്നവൻ ഒരു ആത്മവഞ്ചകന്‍ ആണ്.

swayam kalavu parayunnavan oru aathmavanchakan aanu.

One who lies to himself is a self-deceiver.

Dictionary entry

Malayalam lets self-deception and hypocrisy share this word, so only the context shows whether the man is fooling himself or other people.

Common questions

How do you say self-deceiver in Malayalam?

ആത്മവഞ്ചകന്‍ (aathmavanchakan).

Does it also mean hypocrite?

Yes, the entry gives both senses.