How to Say “Good Luck” in Tamil

வாழ்த்துக்கள்
vāḻttukkaḷ/ʋɑːɻt̪ːʊkːɐɭ/
The English phrase 'good luck' can be translated into Tamil as வாழ்த்துக்கள் (vāḻttukkaḷ).
Although it literally translates to 'wishes' or 'greetings', வாழ்த்துக்கள் is the standard way to express 'good luck' or 'congratulations' in Tamil.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

The word வாழ்த்துக்கள் literally means 'wishes'.

How does it change in a sentence?

The form வாழ்த்துக்கள் is the plural form of the noun வாழ்த்து (vāḻttu), which means 'a wish'.

How do you pronounce it?

vāḻttukkaḷ

Did you know?

  • In traditional Tamil culture, wishing someone 'good luck' before a major event is sometimes avoided to prevent 'kan Drishti' or the evil eye from ruining the outcome.
  • The root of the word வாழ்த்து (vāḻttu) is linked to the verb வாழ (vāḻa), which means 'to live' or 'to prosper', implying that a wish is actually a prayer for long life.
  • In many traditional Tamil households, instead of saying 'good luck', people may invoke the names of deities or use the phrase வெற்றி நிச்சயம் (veṟṟi nicčay), which translates to 'victory is certain'.

Examples in context

  • உங்களுக்கு என் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
    ungalukku en vaazhthukkal.
    My best wishes to you.
  • தேர்வுக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
    thervukku vaazhthukkal!
    Good luck with your exam!
  • புதிய வேலைக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
    pudhiya velaikku vaazhthukkal.
    Good luck with your new job.

Example conversation

Divya is wishing Vijay success before his job interview.

  1. திவ்யா Divya

    விஜய், உங்களுக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
    Vijay, ungalukku vaazhthukkal!
    Vijay, good luck!
  2. விஜய் Vijay

    மிக்க நன்றி, திவ்யா.
    mikka nandri, Divya.
    Thank you very much, Divya.
  3. திவ்யா Divya

    கண்டிப்பாக வெற்றி பெறுவீர்கள்.
    kandippaaga vetri peruveergal.
    You will definitely succeed.
  4. விஜய் Vijay

    நம்பிக்கையுடன் செல்கிறேன்.
    nambikkaiyudan selgiren.
    I am going with confidence.

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