How to Say “Lazy” in Tamil

சோம்பேறி
cōmpēṟi/tʃoːmbeːriː/
The English word "lazy" is translated into Tamil as சோம்பேறி (cōmpēṟi).
It can be used to describe someone who is unwilling to work or exert effort.
Meaning: unwilling to work (adj)

Which one should you use?

While சோம்பேறி refers to a lazy person, you can use சோம்பேறித்தனமான as a descriptive adjective to characterize a noun as being lazy. If you wish to refer to the abstract concept of laziness or lethargy, use the common noun சோம்பல்.

How does it change in a sentence?

To use it as a descriptive adjective (e.g., "a lazy boy"), use the form சோம்பேறித்தனமான.

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is cōmpēṟi and the IPA is /tʃoːmbeːriː/.

Did you know?

  • The word சோம்பேறி is actually a combination of the word for 'sloth' and a verb meaning 'to go up'.
  • The term சோம்பேறி is frequently used in Tamil cinema and folk theater to create a specific comedic archetype of the idle dreamer.
  • In some regional dialects, calling someone a சோம்பேறி in a domestic setting can be a term of endearment or a lighthearted complaint rather than a harsh insult.

Examples in context

  • அவன் ஒரு சோம்பேறி.
    avan oru sōmpēri.
    He is a lazy person.
  • சோம்பேறித்தனமாக இருக்காதே.
    sōmpēritanamāga irukkāthē.
    Don't be lazy.
  • என் தம்பி மிகவும் சோம்பேறி.
    en thambi migavum sōmpēri.
    My younger brother is very lazy.

Example conversation

Divya and Karthik are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.

  1. திவ்யா Divya

    அவன் வேலையில் மிகவும் சோம்பேறி.
    avan vēlaiyil migavum sōmpēri.
    He is very lazy at work.
  2. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    ஆமாம், அவன் எப்போதும் சோம்பேறிதான்.
    āmām, avan eppōthum sōmpēritān.
    Yes, he is always lazy.
  3. திவ்யா Divya

    கார்த்திக், நீ ஏன் அப்படிச் சொல்கிறாய்?
    kārthik, nī ēan appadi colkiṟāy?
    Karthik, why do you say that?
  4. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    அவன் எதையும் செய்ய மாட்டான்.
    avan ethaiyum seyya māttān.
    He won't do anything.

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