വീട്
vīṭŭ/ʋiːɖɨ/
The Malayalam word for home is വീട് (vīṭŭ).
വീട് is used to refer to a house or any structure in which someone lives, serving as the standard term for both the physical house and the concept of home in everyday speech.
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on the direction or location you are describing. To say 'at home' or 'in the house', add the suffix '-ഇൽ' (-il) to the word to form വീട്ടിൽ. To say 'to home' or 'towards home', add the suffix '-ിലേക്ക്' (-ilekkŭ) to form വീട്ടിലേക്ക്.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vīṭŭ.
Did you know?
- In traditional Kerala architecture, the layout of the വീട് was historically governed by Thatchu Shastra, a complex system of measurements based on the owner's horoscope.
- A rural വീട് is often part of a larger ancestral compound known as a തറവാട്, which is shared by multiple generations of a family.
- In formal Malayalam literature, one might encounter the word ഗൃഹം instead of വീട് to refer to a home, which carries a much more prestigious and classical tone.
Examples in context
- നിങ്ങൾ വീട്ടിലേക്കു പോകണം എന്ന് ഞാൻ കരുതുന്നു.I think you should go home.This sentence shows the use of വീട് in the context of going home.Tatoeba #2727635 by dochash, translation #2458492 by CK
- ഇന്ന് വീട്ടിൽ പോകുന്നതിനു മുമ്പ് ചെയ്യാൻ പറ്റുമെന്ന് തോന്നുന്നുണ്ടോ?Do you think you'd be able to do that before you go home today?This sentence shows how to use വീട് when discussing tasks to do before going home.Tatoeba #10658521 by signalzero, translation #6082820 by CK
- ഡേവിഡ് വീട്ടിൽ കാണാൻ വഴിയില്ല.David can't be at home.This sentence shows the use of വീട് when referring to someone being at home.Tatoeba #772224 by jjrodz, translation #742119 by CP
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Example conversation
Meera and Vishnu are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- മീര Meeraനിങ്ങൾ എപ്പോഴാണ് വീട്ടിൽ വരുന്നത്?Ningal eppozhanu veettil varunnath?When are you coming home?
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഞാൻ നാളെ വീട്ടിൽ വരും.Njan nale veettil varum.I will come home tomorrow.
- മീര Meeraനിങ്ങളുടെ വീട് എവിടെയാണ്?Ningalude veedu evideyanu?Where is your house?
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഎന്റെ വീട് അടുത്ത town-ൽ ആണ്.Ente veedu adutha town-il aanu.My home is in the nearby town.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries വീട്, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
