നിന്നെ മിസ്സ് ചെയ്യുന്നു
ninne miss cheyyunnu
The English phrase "miss you" can be said in Malayalam as നിന്നെ മിസ്സ് ചെയ്യുന്നു (ninne miss cheyyunnu).
This phrase is used to express that you feel sadness because someone is not with you. The phrase uses the English loanword "miss" combined with the Malayalam verb ചെയ്യുന്നു (cheyyunnu – doing) to create the expression.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is constructed by taking the English word "miss" and combining it with the Malayalam verb ചെയ്യുന്നു (cheyyunnu), which means "doing".
Which one should you use?
Use നിങ്ങളെ മിസ്സ് ചെയ്യുന്നു instead of നിന്നെ മിസ്സ് ചെയ്യുന്നു to say 'miss you' to someone older or in a more respectful way.
How do you pronounce it?
ninne miss cheyyunnu
Did you know?
- While നിന്നെ മിസ്സ് ചെയ്യുന്നു is common in casual speech, traditional Malayalam lacks a single direct verb for 'missing' someone. Instead, speakers traditionally describe the 'longing' or 'pain of separation' using words like വിരഹം (viraham).
- The word വിരഹം (viraham), often used to describe the state of missing a loved one, specifically refers to the pain caused by separation. It is a central theme in classical Indian poetry and music, representing a spiritual or romantic longing.
- Malayalam uses a complex system of honorifics that extends beyond just the phrase 'miss you'. Depending on the intimacy and social status, the word for 'you' can change between നീ (nee), നിങ്ങൾ (ningal) and താങ്കൾ (thaangal).
Example conversation
Two friends talking on the phone.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulമീര, എത്ര നാളായി നമ്മൾ കണ്ടിട്ട്!Meera, ethra naalayi nammal kandittu!Meera, it has been so long since we met!
- മീര Meeraഅതെ, ഞാൻ നിന്നെ മിസ്സ് ചെയ്യുന്നു.Athe, njan ninne miss cheyyunnu.Yes, I miss you.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulനമുക്ക് ഉടനെ കാണണം.Namukku udane kaananum.We should meet soon.
- മീര Meeraശരി, നമുക്ക് അടുത്ത ആഴ്ച കാണാം.Sheri, namukku adutha aazhcha kaanam.Okay, let's meet next week.
