Tamil

The English word “owl” is translated into Tamil as ஆந்தை or கூகை. Both terms are used to refer to the bird known as an owl.

To say “tofu” in Tamil, you use டோஃபு. The word refers to a protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.

The English phrase “how much” is translated into Tamil as எவ்வளவு. எவ்வளவு is used to ask for the cost or price of an item.

The English phrase ‘didi’ translates to the Tamil word அக்கா (akkā). அக்கா is a term used to address or refer to an older sister or a senior woman.

The English phrase “good evening” is translated into Tamil as மாலை வணக்கம். மாலை வணக்கம் is used as a formal or polite greeting during the evening hours.

The English term ‘bua’ (father’s sister) is translated into Tamil as அத்தை. In Tamil, அத்தை is the term used to refer to a father’s sister.

The English phrase “I hate you” is translated into Tamil as நான் உன்னை வெறுக்கிறேன். This phrase is an expression of intense dislike.

The Tamil word for “speech” is பேச்சு. பேச்சு is used as a noun to refer to an oration or a session of speaking.

மன்னிக்கவும் is the Tamil way to say excuse me.

The English phrase “good night” is translated into Tamil as இனிய இரவு.