How to Say “Cuckoo” in Tamil

குயில்
kuyil/kʊjɪl/
The English word "cuckoo" is குயில் (kuyil) in Tamil.
குயில் refers to the bird known as the cuckoo.
Meaning: the bird (noun)

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How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /kʊjɪl/ (kuyil).

Did you know?

  • In Tamil culture குயில் is the ultimate symbol of musical talent. Calling someone a குயில் is a common compliment used to describe a singer with a sweet and melodic voice.
  • The word குயில் is an onomatopoeia. It was created to mimic the actual sound the bird makes in the wild.
  • While 'cuckoo' in English can be slang for someone who is crazy, குயில் has no such negative connotation in Tamil. It remains a word of beauty and grace.

Examples in context

  • குயில் கூவும்
    The cuckoo calls
  • அந்தக் கிளையில் ஒரு குயில் அமர்ந்திருக்கிறது.
    andhak kilaiyil oru kuyil amarndhirukkiradhu.
    A cuckoo is sitting on that branch.
  • குயில் இனிமையாகப் பாடுகிறது.
    kuyil inimaiyaga paadugiradhu.
    The cuckoo sings sweetly.
  • தோட்டத்தில் குயில் சத்தம் கேட்கிறது.
    thottathil kuyil satham ketkiradhu.
    The cuckoo's sound is heard in the garden.

Example conversation

Two people are walking in a park and hear a bird.

  1. அனிதா Anita

    சந்தோஷ், அந்தச் சத்தம் கேட்கிறதா?
    Santhosh, antach sattam kēṭkiṟatā?
    Santhosh, do you hear that sound?
  2. சந்தோஷ் Santhosh

    ஆம், அது குயில் போல இருக்கிறது.
    ām, atu kuyil pōla irukkiṟatu.
    Yes, it sounds like a cuckoo.
  3. அனிதா Anita

    குயில் எங்கே இருக்கிறது என்று பார்.
    kuyil eṅkē irukkiṟatu eṉṟu pār.
    Look for where the cuckoo is.
  4. சந்தோஷ் Santhosh

    அது மரத்தின் மேல் இருக்கிறது.
    atu marattiṉ mēl irukkiṟatu.
    It is on top of the tree.

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