காரியம்
kāriyam
kariyam is the Tamil word for matter, work or affair. The default form is காரியம் (kāriyam).
The term is used broadly to describe any situation, business or task that requires attention.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, காரியம் refers to a matter, an affair, a task or a piece of work.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of 'kariyam' is காரியங்கள் (kāriyangal).
How do you pronounce it?
kāriyam
Did you know?
- In Tamil culture, the phrase காரியம் is often used specifically to refer to the ritual funeral rites performed for the deceased. In this context, it is not just 'work' but a sacred duty to ensure the soul's transition.
- The word kariyam is a formal loanword from Sanskrit, but in everyday spoken Tamil, people often substitute it with the native word velai to describe work or tasks.
- If someone asks you என்ன காரியம்? ('What business?'), they may not be asking about your task. They might actually be questioning your underlying motives or intentions for being present.
Examples in context
- எனக்கு ஒரு முக்கியமான காரியம் உள்ளது.enakku oru mukkiyamaana kaariyam ulladhu.I have an important matter.
- உங்களுடைய காரியம் என்ன என்று சொல்லுங்கள்.ungaludaiya kaariyam enna endru sollungal.Please tell me what your business is.
Example conversation
Karthik and Kavitha are discussing a pending errand.
- கவிதா Kavithaகார்த்திக், அந்த காரியம் முடிந்துவிட்டதா?Karthik, andha kaariyam mudindhuvittadha?Karthik, is that task finished?
- கார்த்திக் Karthikஇல்லை கவிதா, இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் நேரம் ஆகும்.Illai Kavitha, innum konjam neram aagum.No Kavitha, it will take a little more time.
- கவிதா Kavithaஇந்த காரியம் இன்று முடிய வேண்டும்.Indha kaariyam indru mudiya vendum.This task must be completed today.
- கார்த்திக் Karthikகவலைப்படாதீர்கள், நான் அதை முடித்துவிடுகிறேன்.Kavalaippadaadheergal, naan adhai mudithuvidugiren.Don't worry, I will finish it.
