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    Malayalam is a Dravidian language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It has its own unique script and grammar rules. Some key aspects of Malayalam grammar are: the alphabet/writing system, classification of nouns by gender, seven cases for nouns/pronouns, conjugation of verbs by tense/person/number, varieties of pronouns, agreement of adjectives with nouns, basic SOV word order but flexibility in literature, use of "illa" for negation, question formation, expression of tense/aspect, plural formation using suffixes, and lack of definite/indefinite articles. Regional variations exist within Malayalam communities.

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    Malayalam is a Dravidian language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It has its own unique script and grammar rules. Some key aspects of Malayalam grammar are: the alphabet/writing system, classification of nouns by gender, seven cases for nouns/pronouns, conjugation of verbs by tense/person/number, varieties of pronouns, agreement of adjectives with nouns, basic SOV word order but flexibility in literature, use of "illa" for negation, question formation, expression of tense/aspect, plural formation using suffixes, and lack of definite/indefinite articles. Regional variations exist within Malayalam communities.

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    Malayalam is a Dravidian language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It has its own unique script and grammar rules. Some key aspects of Malayalam grammar are: the alphabet/writing system, classification of nouns by gender, seven cases for nouns/pronouns, conjugation of verbs by tense/person/number, varieties of pronouns, agreement of adjectives with nouns, basic SOV word order but flexibility in literature, use of "illa" for negation, question formation, expression of tense/aspect, plural formation using suffixes, and lack of definite/indefinite articles. Regional variations exist within Malayalam communities.

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    Malayalam is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Kerala

    and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, as well as by Malayalam-speaking


    communities in other parts of India and around the world. Like any language,
    Malayalam has its own grammar rules and structure. Here are some basics of
    Malayalam grammar:

    Alphabet and Writing System: Malayalam has its own unique script, which is an
    abugida (a script where consonants carry an inherent vowel sound that can be
    modified with diacritics). It consists of 54 letters, including 52 consonants and
    16 vowel sounds. The script is written from left to right.

    Nouns: Malayalam nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and
    neuter. The gender of a noun often dictates the form of adjectives and verbs used
    with it.

    Cases: Malayalam nouns and pronouns have cases, similar to other Indo-Aryan
    languages. There are seven cases in Malayalam: Nominative, Accusative, Dative,
    Genitive, Ablative, Instrumental, and Locative. Each case has a specific function
    in a sentence, such as indicating the subject, object, possession, location, etc.

    Verb Conjugation: Malayalam verbs are conjugated based on tense, person, and
    number. There are three tenses: past, present, and future. Verbs also change
    depending on whether they are transitive or intransitive.

    Pronouns: Malayalam has a variety of pronouns to indicate different levels of


    politeness and formality. Personal pronouns are also used to indicate gender and
    number.

    Adjectives: Adjectives in Malayalam agree in gender, number, and case with the
    nouns they modify. The form of the adjective changes accordingly.

    Word Order: The basic word order in Malayalam is Subject-Object-Verb (SOV), but
    word order can be flexible, especially in poetry and literature.

    Negation: To make a sentence negative, the word "ഇല്ല" (illa) is often used. It is
    usually placed before the verb.

    Questions: Questions in Malayalam are often formed by changing the word order or by
    adding question words like "എങ്ങനെ" (enganne - how), "എവിടെ" (evide - where), or
    "ഏതു" (aythu - which).

    Tense and Aspect: Malayalam verbs can express different aspects like continuous,
    perfect, and habitual actions, in addition to simple tenses.

    Plurals: Plural forms of nouns are generally formed by adding suffixes to the
    singular form. The plural markers vary depending on the gender of the noun.

    Articles: Malayalam does not have definite or indefinite articles like "the" or
    "a/an." The context usually makes it clear whether a noun is specific or general.

    Remember that Malayalam, like any language, can be quite complex, and mastering its
    grammar may take time and practice. Additionally, regional variations and dialects
    exist within Malayalam-speaking communities, so there may be some differences in
    usage and pronunciation depending on the region.

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