பாஸ்
bās
The English word "boss" is translated into Tamil as பாஸ் (bās) in the default form.
The term பாஸ் is a transliteration of the English word "boss" and is used to refer to a person in charge. In many modern Tamil-speaking workplaces, this English loanword is frequently used instead of pure Tamil terms to refer to supervisors.
Meaning: person in charge (noun)
Which one should you use?
While பாஸ் is a loanword used for a supervisor or boss, the native Tamil word முதலாளி refers to an owner or a boss.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
பாஸ் is used in informal or colloquial settings, particularly in urban workplaces. In contrast, முதலாளி is a more formal or traditional way to refer to an employer or boss.
How do you pronounce it?
bās
Did you know?
- In Tamil cinema, the term பாஸ் is used as a title of deep reverence for superstar Rajinikanth, often used by fans as a sign of loyalty and respect.
- In many Tamil-speaking households, the word முதலாளி is used jokingly or affectionately to refer to a husband or a person who dominates the household decisions.
- In street slang or much more informal settings, one might use அண்ணா meaning 'elder brother' to address a person in charge to create a sense of kinship, rather than using a title of authority.
Examples in context
- என் பாஸ் ரொம்ப நல்லவர்.en pāss romba nallavar.My boss is very kind.
- பாஸ் இன்று அலுவலகத்திற்கு வரவில்லை.pāss indru aluvalathirkku varavillai.The boss did not come to the office today.
Example conversation
Anita and Karthik are talking at the office.
- அனிதா Anitaகார்த்திக், பாஸ் உன்னை கூப்பிடுகிறார்.Karthik, boss unnai kooppidugirar.Karthik, the boss is calling you.
- கார்த்திக் Karthikஅப்படியா? நான் உடனே போகிறேன்.Appadiya? Naan udane pogiren.Is that so? I will go immediately.
- அனிதா Anitaஅவர் கோபமாக இருக்கிறாரா?Avar kobamaaga irukkirara?Is he angry?
- கார்த்திக் Karthikதெரியவில்லை, நான் போய் பார்க்கிறேன்.Theriyavillai, naan poi paarkiren.I don't know, I'll go and see.
