How to Say “Eyes” in Tamil

கண்கள்
kaṇkaḷ
The English word "eyes" is translated into Tamil as கண்கள் (kaṇkaḷ).
கண்கள் refers to the organs of the body used for seeing. You can use the phrase அழகான கண்கள் to compliment someone on having beautiful eyes.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form of the word is கண் (kaṇ). The plural form கண்கள் is created by adding the plural suffix -kaḷ to the singular root kaṇ.

How do you pronounce it?

kaṇkaḷ

Did you know?

  • In Tamil poetry and literature, the eyes are often compared to lotus petals or fish to denote beauty.
  • There is a cultural belief in Tamil Nadu that 'the evil eye' can be warded off by applying a small black dot, called a பொட்டு (pottu), near the eye or cheek.
  • The phrase கண்மணி literally means 'the gem of the eye' and is used as a term of endearment for a beloved child or partner.

Examples in context

  • அவனுடைய கண்கள் பெரியவை.
    avanudaiya kaṇkaḷ periyavai.
    His eyes are large.
  • குழந்தையின் கண்கள் அழகாக உள்ளன.
    kuḻantaiyiṉ kaṇkaḷ aḻakāka uḷḷana.
    The baby's eyes are beautiful.
  • கண்கள் சிவந்து போயுள்ளன.
    kaṇkaḷ sivandhu pōyuḷḷana.
    The eyes have become red.

Example conversation

Karthik and Kavitha are talking about a new pair of glasses.

  1. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    இந்த கண்ணாடி என் கண்கள்க்கு சரியாக இருக்கிறது.
    Inda kaṇṇāṭi en kaṅgaḷkku sariyāga irukkiraṯu.
    These glasses are right for my eyes.
  2. கவிதா Kavitha

    ஆம், கார்த்திக், நீ பார்க்க நன்றாக இருக்கிறாய்.
    Ām, Kārtik, nī pārkka naṉṟāga irukkirāy.
    Yes, Karthik, you look good.
  3. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    இப்போது கண்கள் வலிப்பதில்லை.
    Ippōtu kaṅgaḷ valippatillai.
    Now my eyes don't hurt.
  4. கவிதா Kavitha

    அது மகிழ்ச்சியான விஷயம்.
    Atu makaḻciyāṉa viṣayam.
    That is a happy thing.
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