Self-interest in Malayalam
സ്വാര്ത്ഥം (swaartham) is self-interest, and in Malayalam it leans unflattering: looking after one's own ends, selfishness. Political writing uses it almost as an accusation.
Most common translation
Self-interest, selfishness.
സ്വാര്ത്ഥം നല്ല കൂട്ടുകാരെ അകറ്റും.
swaartham nalla koottukaare akattum.
Selfishness drives good friends away.
Dictionary entry
- സ്വാര്ത്ഥം (swaartham) — Self-interest, selfishness.
There is no neutral shading here, so even a legitimate interest in one's own affairs will sound like a criticism if you call it swaartham.
Common questions
How do you say self-interest in Malayalam?
സ്വാര്ത്ഥം (swaartham).
Is the word negative?
Yes. swaartham is normally heard as selfishness.