Larry Ray

The English word “embarrassing” is translated to Tamil as சங்கடமான.

The English phrase “pear fruit” is translated into Tamil as பேரிக்காய். பேரிக்காய் refers to a sweet, bell-shaped fruit that grows on a tree.

தேன் is the Tamil word for honey. The word refers to the sweet substance produced by bees.

In Tamil, the English word “small” is expressed through several forms, primarily சிறிய. The phrase is used to describe something that is not large.

The Tamil word for ‘send’ is அனுப்பு. The verb அனுப்பு is used to express the action of making something go somewhere.

The English phrase “hi, how are you?” is translated into Tamil as வணக்கம், எப்படி இருக்கீங்க?

jai hind is the Tamil transliteration of the patriotic salutation “victory to India”.

The Tamil word for octopus is கணவாய். கணவாய் is a noun used to refer to the mollusc known as an octopus.

The English phrase ‘enough’ is expressed in Tamil through the forms போதும் and போதுமான.

annam tinnava in Tamil. This phrase is used as a casual way to ask someone if they have had their meal.