How to Say “I Miss You” in Tamil

நான் உன்னை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன்
naan unnai miss seikiren
The English phrase "I miss you" is translated into Tamil as நான் உன்னை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன் (naan unnai miss seikiren).
This construction uses the English loanword "miss" combined with a Tamil auxiliary verb. It is a very common way to express this feeling in modern spoken Tamil, particularly among younger generations.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase நான் உன்னை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன் literally translates to "I you miss do".

Which one should you use?

You should use நான் உங்களை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன் when speaking to elders or in more respectful situations.

How does it change in a sentence?

In this phrase, உன்னை (unnai) is the accusative case of நீ (nee), which is used because "you" is the direct object of the action. The verb செய்கிறேன் (seikiren) means "I do".

How do you pronounce it?

naan unnai miss seikiren

Did you know?

  • While the modern phrase uses the English loanword 'miss', traditional Tamil lacks a single verb that captures the exact emotional weight of 'missing' a person.
  • When expressing 'I miss you' to a romantic partner in a very traditional setting, the focus often shifts from the person being missed to the 'pain' the speaker feels due to their absence.
  • Depending on the region, some speakers may omit the word நான் ('I') entirely, as the ending of the verb செய்கிறேன் already tells the listener that the subject is 'I'.

Examples in context

  • நிஜமாகவே நான் உன்னை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன்.
    nijamāgavē nāṉ uṉṉai mis ceykiṟēṉ.
    I really miss you.

Example conversation

Two friends talking over the phone after a long time.

  1. திவ்யா Divya

    ஹலோ அருண், எப்படி இருக்கிறாய்?
    Hellō Aruṇ, eppaṭi irukkirāy?
    Hello Arun, how are you?
  2. அருண் Arun

    நான் நன்றாக இருக்கிறேன், நான் உன்னை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன்.
    Nāṉ naṉṟāga irukkirēṉ, nāṉ unṉai miss seigirēṉ.
    I am doing well, I miss you.
  3. திவ்யா Divya

    நானும் உன்னை மிஸ் செய்கிறேன் திவ்யா!
    Nāṉum unṉai miss seigirēṉ Divyā!
    I miss you too, Divya!
  4. அருண் Arun

    நாம் விரைவில் சந்திப்போம்.
    Nām viraivil santippōm.
    We will meet soon.
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