मतलब
Asking about the well-being of a group.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Asking about well-being is a mandatory social ritual. Skipping it and going straight to business is considered rude. In Gulf countries or the West, this phrase is a way for Malayalis to instantly bond and create a sense of 'home' abroad. On WhatsApp, this phrase is often followed by a 'Good Morning' image with flowers or lamps. Even in high-tech IT hubs like Kochi or Trivandrum, managers use this to maintain a 'family-like' atmosphere in teams.
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a smile. In Kerala, the tone is as important as the words.
Don't be too brief
Just saying 'Sukhamano?' to a group can feel a bit abrupt. Adding 'Ellavarkkum' makes it much warmer.
मतलब
Asking about the well-being of a group.
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a smile. In Kerala, the tone is as important as the words.
Don't be too brief
Just saying 'Sukhamano?' to a group can feel a bit abrupt. Adding 'Ellavarkkum' makes it much warmer.
The 'Alle' Trick
Use 'Ellavarkkum sukhamalle?' if you want to sound like a native who already expects a good answer.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing part to ask 'Is everyone well?'
എല്ലാവർക്കും _______?
The question marker '-o' is needed to make it a question.
Which is the correct way to address a group?
Select the correct phrase:
The dative case '-kkum' is required for this expression.
Complete the dialogue.
Rahul: ഹലോ ഫ്രണ്ട്സ്, എല്ലാവർക്കും സുഖമാണോ? Friends: Athe, _______.
The response to 'Sukhamano?' is usually 'Sukhamanu' (I am/we are well).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You walk into a room with 5 people. What do you say?
Use the plural form for a group of people.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासഎല്ലാവർക്കും _______?
The question marker '-o' is needed to make it a question.
Select the correct phrase:
The dative case '-kkum' is required for this expression.
Rahul: ഹലോ ഫ്രണ്ട്സ്, എല്ലാവർക്കും സുഖമാണോ? Friends: Athe, _______.
The response to 'Sukhamano?' is usually 'Sukhamanu' (I am/we are well).
You walk into a room with 5 people. What do you say?
Use the plural form for a group of people.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, you can use it for two or more people. For exactly two, you could also say 'രണ്ടുപേർക്കും സുഖമാണോ?' (Randu-perkkum...)
The standard reply is 'അതെ, എല്ലാവർക്കും സുഖമാണ്' (Athe, ellavarkkum sukhamanu).
Yes, it's very common as an opening line in semi-formal and informal emails.
They might say 'സുഖമില്ല' (Sukhamilla) or 'അത്ര സുഖമില്ല' (Athra sukhamilla - Not that well).
संबंधित मुहावरे
സുഖമാണോ?
specialized formHow are you? (Singular)
വിശേഷങ്ങൾ എന്തൊക്കെയാണ്?
similarWhat are the news/updates?
ക്ഷേമമാണോ?
synonymAre you well/prosperous?
എല്ലാവർക്കും സുഖമല്ലേ?
variationEveryone is well, right?
