இழுப்பறை
izhupparai
The Tamil word for drawer is இழுப்பறை (izhupparai).
இழுப்பறை refers to an open-topped box within a cabinet or desk used for storing items.
Meaning: open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
izhupparai
Did you know?
- The root இழு is used in Tamil not just for pulling a drawer, but to describe the physical sensation of a muscle strain or a cramp.
- While இழுப்பறை is a formal term, in casual conversation, many Tamil speakers simply use the English loanword 'drawer' with a Tamil accent. This is common in urban settings and modern households.
- The unique 'zh' sound in இழுப்பறை is a characteristic feature of Tamil, but in fast, colloquial speech, it often softens to a standard 'l' sound.
Example conversation
Anita and Vijay are looking for some keys in the living room.
- விஜய் Vijayசாவியை எங்கே வைத்தீர்கள், அனிதா?Sāviyai engē vaithīrgal, Anithā?Where did you put the keys, Anita?
- அனிதா Anitaநான் அதை இழுப்பறையில் வைத்தேன்.Nān adhai izhupparaiyil vaithēn.I put it in the drawer.
- விஜய் Vijayஇங்கே எதுவுமே இல்லை.Ingē edhuvumē illāi.There is nothing here.
- அனிதா Anitaமறுபடியும் அந்த இழுப்பறையை சரிபார் விஜய்.Marupadiyum andha izhupparaiyai saripār Vijay.Check that drawer again, Vijay.
