சுவையான
cuvaiyāṉa/tʃʊʋɐɪ̯jɑːnɐ/
The Tamil word for delicious is சுவையான (cuvaiyāṉa).
The word is used to describe something that is pleasing to the taste.
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective சுவையான is derived from the noun சுவை, which means 'taste'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to use the word as an adverb to say something is 'deliciously' (for example, 'it tastes deliciously'), you should use the form சுவையாக.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is cuvaiyāṉa. The IPA is /tʃʊʋɐɪ̯jɑːnɐ/.
Did you know?
- When a meal is exceptionally delicious, a Tamil speaker might use the word அமிர்தம் (amirtam), meaning 'nectar of the gods', instead of சுவையான.
- In traditional Tamil medicine and dietetics, சுவை is categorized into six distinct tastes, including 'astringent' and 'bitter', which are seen as essential for health.
- The root noun சுவை (cuvai) is also used in literary contexts to describe the 'flavor' or 'essence' of a poem or a piece of music, not just food.
Examples in context
- இந்த உணவு ருசியானது!This food is delicious!
- இது மிகவும் சுவையான உணவு.ithu migavum suvaiyana unavu.This is a very delicious food.
- அம்மாவின் கைமணத்தில் சுவையான சாம்பார்.ammavin kaimanathil suvaiyana sambar.Mother's hand-cooked delicious sambar.
- சுவையான பழங்களை நான் வாங்கினேன்.suvaiyana pazhangalai naan vanginen.I bought delicious fruits.
Example conversation
Vijay and Priya are eating lunch together.
- விஜய் Vijayபிரியா, இந்த உணவு எப்படி இருக்கிறது?Priya, intha unavu eppadi irukkirathu?Priya, how is this food?
- பிரியா Priyaஇது மிகவும் சுவையான உணவு, விஜய்.Ithu migavum suvaiyana unavu, Vijay.This is a very delicious food, Vijay.
- விஜய் Vijayஉனக்கு இது பிடித்திருக்கிறதா?Unakku ithu pidithirukkiratha?Do you like it?
- பிரியா Priyaஆம், எனக்கு இது மிகவும் பிடிக்கும்.Aam, enakku ithu migavum pidikkum.Yes, I like it very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicious” translations and entries சுவையான, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
