How to Say “Goat” in Tamil

ஆடு
āṭu/ɑːɖɯ/
The English word 'goat' is translated into Tamil as ஆடு (āṭu). Wiktionary also lists வெள்ளாடு (veḷḷāṭu).
Meaning: animal (noun)

Ways to say it

“goat” in Tamil
Tamil Romanization (Wiktionary) IPA
ஆடு āṭu /ɑːɖɯ/
வெள்ளாடு veḷḷāṭu /ʋɛɭːɑːɖɯ/

Both ஆடு and வெள்ளாடு refer to the animal known as a goat.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the plural 'goats', use the form ஆடுகள்.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation of ஆடு is /ɑːɖɯ/.

Did you know?

  • While ஆடு is the general word for goat, it is also the exact same word for 'to play' or 'to dance' in many Dravidian languages.
  • Despite being a single animal, the word ஆடு can be used in Tamil idioms to describe someone who is easily swayed or follows others blindly.
  • In Tamil, ஆடு can be used as a general term for both goats and sheep, reflecting a broad category of small ruminants.

Examples in context

  • அந்த ஆடு பால் கொடுக்கிறது.
    antha aadu paal kodukkirathu.
    That goat gives milk.
  • வயலில் ஒரு ஆடு இருக்கிறது.
    vayalil oru aadu irukkirathu.
    There is a goat in the field.
  • ஆடு புல் சாப்பிடுகிறது.
    aadu pul saappidugirathu.
    The goat is eating grass.

Example conversation

Vijay and Anita are looking at a farm.

  1. விஜய் Vijay

    அனிதா, அந்த ஆடு எவ்வளவு அழகாக இருக்கிறது!
    Anitha, antha aadu evvalavu azhagaga irukkirathu!
    Anita, that goat is so beautiful!
  2. அனிதா Anita

    ஆமாம் விஜய், அது மிகவும் மென்மையாக இருக்கிறது.
    Aamam Vijay, athu migavum menmaiyaga irukkirathu.
    Yes Vijay, it is very soft.
  3. விஜய் Vijay

    அதற்கு நிறைய புல் கொடுக்கலாமா?
    Atharku niraiya pul kodukkalaama?
    Shall we give it plenty of grass?
  4. அனிதா Anita

    நிச்சயமாக, அந்த ஆடு அதை விரும்பி உண்ணும்.
    Nichayamaga, antha aadu athai virumbi unnum.
    Certainly, that goat will enjoy eating it.
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