Informal Letter Format in Malayalam
Here's a general format for writing an informal letter in Malayalam:
1. Header:
* Address and Date:
* Your address (optional)
* Date (in Malayalam)
* Example:
* [Your Address]
* [Date] (eg: 2023 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 10)
* Recipient's Name:
* Start with "പ്രിയ" (Priya) followed by the recipient's name
* Example:
* പ്രിയ [Recipient's Name]
2. Salutation:
* Use a casual salutation like "എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്?" (Engane undu? - How are you?) or "സുഖമല്ലോ?" (Sukhamalla? - Are you well?)
3. Body:
* Greeting:
* You can start with a friendly greeting like "എന്ത് പുതിയ വാർത്ത?" (Enth puthiya vaarththa? - What's new?) or "എങ്ങനെയാണ് ഇവിടെ?" (Enganeyaanu ivite? - How are things here?)
* Content:
* Write your message in a conversational tone.
* Use simple language and avoid formal vocabulary.
* Feel free to use humor and personal anecdotes.
* Ending:
* Express your well wishes for the recipient.
* Use phrases like "നിങ്ങളുടെ സുഖവിവരങ്ങൾ അറിയിക്കുക" (Ningalude sukhavivarangal ariyikkuk - Let me know how you are) or "ക്ഷമിക്കണം, വീണ്ടും എഴുതും" (Kshamikkanam, veendum ezhuthum - Sorry, I'll write again soon).
4. Closing:
* Affectionate Term:
* Use a friendly term like "സ്നേഹത്തോടെ" (Snehathode - With love) or "പ്രണയത്തോടെ" (Pranayathode - With love)
* Your Name:
* Write your name below the closing.
5. Optional:
* You can include a small sketch or doodle to add a personal touch.
* You can also use emojis to express your emotions.
Example:
```
[Your Address]
2023 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 10
പ്രിയ [Recipient's Name]
എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്?
എന്ത് പുതിയ വാർത്ത? ഇവിടെ എല്ലാം സുഖമാണ്. [Content of the letter]
നിങ്ങളുടെ സുഖവിവരങ്ങൾ അറിയിക്കുക.
സ്നേഹത്തോടെ,
[Your Name]
```
Remember:
* The tone and language of an informal letter should be relaxed and conversational.
* Be yourself and let your personality shine through your writing.
* Most importantly, have fun!
This format is just a guideline. You can adjust it based on your needs and preferences. There are no strict rules when it comes to writing informal letters.