How to Say "Beautiful" in Tamil

அழகான

azhagana

The English word 'beautiful' is translated into Tamil as அழகான (azhagana).

The word அழகான is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive.

Meaning: attractive (adj)

What does it mean word for word?

The adjective அழகான is derived from the noun அழகு, which means 'beauty'.

While அழகான is the standard form, அழகிய is an alternative adjective form of 'beautiful' that is often used in literary or poetic contexts.

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Tamil poets often use the word அழகு as a noun to describe a state of being. In classical Sangam literature, beauty is frequently linked to the specific landscapes of the five 'tinai' or eco-regions.
In Tamil culture, the concept of அழகு (beauty) is often tied to the idea of 'perfection' or 'completeness' rather than just visual appeal. A person's character or a virtuous act can be described as அழகான, meaning the beauty is internal.
In some dialects, the phrase அழகா is used as an adverb to describe how something is done. If someone does a task 'beautifully', it implies they did it with grace and efficiency, not just that the result looks nice.

அவள் அழகான ஆடை அணிந்திருந்தாள்
She wore a beautiful dress.
This sentence shows how to use அழகான to describe a dress.
Tatoeba #4268472 by Singaravelu, translation #388420 by CK
இந்தத் தோட்டம் மிகவும் அழகான இடமாகும்.
indhat thōṭṭam mikavum aḷagana idamāgum.
This garden is a very beautiful place.
வானவில் பார்ப்பதற்கு அழகாக இருக்கிறது, அது அழகான வண்ணங்களைக் கொண்டது.
vāṉavil pārppataṟku aḻakāka irukkiṟatu, adhu aḷagana vaṇṇaṅkaḷaik koṇṭadhu.
The rainbow looks beautiful, it has beautiful colors.

Arun and Anita are looking at a painting.

அனிதா Anita

இந்த ஓவியம் மிகவும் அழகானதாக இருக்கிறது.
Intha ōviyam migavum azhagānathāga irukkirathu.
This painting is very beautiful.
அருண் Arun

ஆம், எனக்குவும் அது பிடித்திருக்கிறது.
Ām, enakkuvum athu pidithirukkirathu.
Yes, I like it too.
அனிதா Anita

அழகான வண்ணங்களைப் பயன்படுத்தியிருக்கிறார்கள்.
Azhagāna vaṇṇangaḷai payanpaduthiyiru-kkirārgaḷ.
They have used beautiful colors.
அருண் Arun

நிச்சயமாக, இது ஒரு சிறந்த கலைப்படைப்பு.
Nichayamāga, ithu oru sirantha kalaippadaippu.
Definitely, this is a great piece of art.

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