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Malayalam Grammar → Basic Sentence Structure → Subject Pronouns

As a beginner in learning Malayalam, it is essential to understand the basics of sentence structure. In this lesson, we will focus on Subject Pronouns, one of the fundamental elements that make up a sentence in Malayalam.

Subject pronouns are an essential part of a sentence as it refers to the person or thing that performs the action. In Malayalam, subject pronouns are used to indicate the subject of the sentence.

Malayalam Subject Pronouns

Here is a table of Malayalam Subject Pronouns, their pronunciation, and English translations:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
ഞാൻ (njaan)	ɲ̻ãːn	I (singular)
നീ (nee)	niː	You (singular)
അവൻ (avan)	əʋən	He/It (singular masculine)
അവൾ (aval)	əʋəɭ	She/It (singular feminine)
അത് (ath)	ət̪ʰ	It (singular neutral)
നാം (naam)	naːm	We (inclusive)
നീങ്ങള്‍ (neengal)	niːŋɡəɭ	You (plural)
അവരുടെ (avaruṭe)	əʋɾuʈe	They (plural)

When using subject pronouns in sentences, it is essential to note that they come at the beginning of a sentence or a clause.

Using Subject Pronouns in Malayalam Sentences

Let's take an example sentence - "I am a student." In Malayalam, this sentence would be "നാൻ ഒരു വിദ്യാർത്ഥി ആണ് (njaan oru vidyaarthi aanu)."

Here, the subject pronoun "നാൻ (njaan)" refers to the speaker and comes at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the rest of the sentence.

Similarly, you can practice using other subject pronouns in different contexts and build simple sentences of your own. For example:

• നീ വിദ്യാർത്ഥിയാണ്. (nee vidyaarthiyāṇ)

   * You are a student.

• അവൻ പൈലറ്റാണ്. (avaṇ pailṟṟāṇ)

   * He is a pilot.

• അവൾ ഓഫീസ് അറിയുകയുണ്ട്. (aval ōphīs ariyukayuṇṭ)

   * She knows the way to the office.

• നാം മലയാളികൾ ആണ്. (naam malayāḷikaḷ āṇ)

   * We are Malayalis (Malayalam speakers).

Conclusion

In conclusion, subject pronouns are a crucial part of Malayalam language structure. They are used to refer to the person or thing that performs the action in a sentence. Practice using subject pronouns in simple sentences to become more proficient in basic sentence formations. In the next lesson, we will focus on understanding word order in Malayalam sentences.

Table of Contents - Malayalam Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Malayalam Script

• Basic Letters
• Conjunct Consonants
• Vowel Markers
• Syllable Structure

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Everyday Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Asking for Directions
• Food and Drink
• Numbers and Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject Pronouns
• Word Order
• Nouns and Adjectives
• Present Tense Verbs

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing People
• Datings
• Work and Professions

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Kerala Culture and Traditions

• The Land of Kerala
• Festivals of Kerala
• Arts and Performances
• Cuisine and Food Traditions

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Future and Past Tenses

• Future Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Compound Sentences
• Noun Cases

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Travel and Accommodation

• Booking a Hotel
• Means of Transport
• Tourist Attractions
• Emergencies

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Malayalam Cinema and Literature

• Golden Era of Malayalam Cinema
• Famous Malayalam Writers and Works
• Malayalam Music

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Advanced Sentence Structures

• Passive Voice
• Conditional Sentences
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Participles and Infinitives

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Technology and Social Media

• Using Social Media
• Emoticons and Expressions
• Technology and Gadgets
• E-commerce and Banking

Related Lessons

• How to Use Have
• Give your Opinion
• Passive Voice
• Noun Cases
• How to Use Be
• Nouns and Adjectives
• Future Tense Verbs
• Conditional Sentences
• Present Tense Verbs

Sources

• 5 Types Of Malayalam Pronouns – Amazing Grammar Guide - Ling ...
• Malayalam grammar - Wikipedia
• Malayalam Pronouns | POLYMATH.ORG