Tamil

The English word “squid” is கணவாய் in Tamil.

pavam is the Tamil way to say ‘poor thing’ or ‘what a pity’.

To learn in Tamil is கற்றுக்கொள் (katrukkol). The verb is used to describe the process of acquiring knowledge or an ability.

The English phrase “see you later” is expressed in Tamil as அப்புறம் பார்க்கலாம்.

To say “have a good day” in Tamil, use இந்த நாள் இனிய நாளாக அமையட்டும்.

The Tamil phrase for ‘not yet’ is இன்னும் இல்லை.

Happy Onam in Tamil is expressed as ஓணம் நல்வாழ்த்துகள். This phrase is used to wish someone a joyful Onam festival.

The English phrase “I will kill you” is translated into Tamil as நான் உன்னைக் கொன்றுவிடுவேன். This phrase is a direct threat to end someone’s life.

In Tamil, the English loanword லேட் is used to express the concept of being late.

The English word “kiss” is translated into Tamil as முத்தம். முத்தம் refers to a touch with the lips.