Tamil

The Tamil word for yellow is மஞ்சள். The word is used both as an adjective meaning ‘yellow’ and as a noun meaning ‘the color yellow’.

The English phrase “go and sleep” is translated into Tamil as போய் தூங்கு.

The Tamil word for onion is வெங்காயம். வெங்காயம் refers to the bulb vegetable known as an onion.

The English verb ‘smile’ is translated into Tamil as புன்னகை. The term is used to describe the act of having a smile on one’s face.

The English word “boss” is translated into Tamil as பாஸ் in the default form.

In Tamil, the word for movie is படம். The word படம் is used to refer to a motion picture.

The English phrase “had your lunch?” can be said in Tamil as சாப்பிட்டாச்சா?

The English phrase ‘mausi’ is translated into Tamil as பெரியம்மா. This term is used to refer to one’s mother’s sister.

The English word “wheelchair” is சக்கர நாற்காலி in Tamil.

The English word “hegemony” is translated into Tamil as ஆதிக்கம்.