Tamil

The English word “lion” is translated into Tamil as சிங்கம். The word refers to the big cat Panthera leo.

To say in Tamil is சொல். The term சொல் is used to communicate verbally or in writing.

The English phrase ‘Holi’ is translated into Tamil as ஹோலி (hōli). ஹோலி refers to the Hindu festival.

The English word school is translated into Tamil as பள்ளி. The term is used to describe an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.

The Tamil word for million is பத்து லட்சம் (pattu latcham). பத்து லட்சம் is used to express the cardinal number one million.

The English word ‘king’ is translated into Tamil as அரசன்.

To order a product or service in Tamil, use ஆர்டர் பண்ணு.

வணக்கம் is the Tamil way to say “greetings”. The expression வணக்கம் means “Hello” and is used as a formal greeting.

In Sri Lankan Tamil you greet someone with வணக்கம் (vaṇakkam). It is the same greeting used in Tamil Nadu and works at any time of day.

அண்ணி is the Tamil term for vadina (elder brother’s wife). This phrase is used to refer to a woman who is the wife of one’s elder brother.