அழகான
aḻakāṉa
The English word handsome is translated into Tamil as அழகான (aḻakāṉa).
The word அழகான is gender-neutral and can be used to describe both men (handsome) and women (beautiful).
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While அழகான is a general term for beauty, if you want to specifically emphasize a man's rugged or striking handsomeness, you might use கம்பீரமான, which implies a majestic or commanding presence.
How does it change in a sentence?
அழகான is an adjective that typically precedes the noun it modifies, such as அழகான மனிதன் (a handsome man).
How do you pronounce it?
aḻakāṉa
Did you know?
- In ancient Sangam literature, the terms used to describe a person as 'handsome' shifted depending on whether the setting was a coastal area or a mountain region.
- In Tamil culture, describing a man as கம்பீரமான (kampīṟamāṉa) focuses more on his 'aura' and dignity than his facial symmetry or physical features.
- The concept of beauty in Tamil, rooted in அழகு, extends beyond visuals to describe the structural harmony of a poem.
Examples in context
- அவன் ஒரு அழகான இளைஞன்.avan oru azhagana ilaignan.He is a handsome young man.
- அந்த நடிகர் பார்ப்பதற்கு அழகானவர்.andha nadigar parpatharku azhagannavar.That actor is handsome to look at.
- அவன் மிகவும் அழகானவன்.avan migavum azhagannavan.He is very handsome.
Example conversation
Anita and Santhosh are looking at a wedding photograph.
- அனிதா Anitaஇந்தப் புகைப்படம் மிகவும் நன்றாக இருக்கிறது.Indhap pugaippadam migavum naṉṟāga irukkiṟadhu.This photograph looks very good.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஆமாம், மணமகன் மிகவும் அழகானவராக இருக்கிறார்.Āmām, maṇamagan migavum azhagānavāraga irukkiṟār.Yes, the groom is very handsome.
- அனிதா Anitaஅவர் உங்களைப் போலவே இருக்கிறார்.Avar uṅgaḷaip pōlavē irukkiṟār.He looks just like you.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshநன்றி, அனிதா!Naṉṟi, Anithā!Thank you, Anita!
