மன
maṉa/mɐnɐ/
The English word 'mental' translates to the Tamil adjective மன (maṉa).
மன is an adjective meaning relating to the mind. In professional or academic settings, you might encounter the phrase மனம் பற்றிய (manam paṟṟiya), which means 'regarding the mind'.
Meaning: relating to the mind (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form மனோ (mano-) is used as a prefix in many compound words related to the mind, such as மனோதத்துவம் (psychology).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /mɐnɐ/ (maṉa).
Did you know?
- In Tamil, the root மனம் (maṉam) refers to both the 'mind' and the 'heart'. This reflects an ancient cultural view where emotion and intellect are not separate locations in the body.
- The word மனம் (maṉam) is used in the phrase மனம் நிறைந்தது (maṉam niṟaintatu), which means 'to be satisfied'. It literally translates to 'the mind is full'.
- The Tamil language uses the term மனக்கட்டுப்பாடு (maṉak-kaṭṭuppāṭu) to mean 'self-control', which literally translates to 'mind-control' or 'binding the mind'.
Examples in context
- மன ஆரோக்கியம்Mental health
- மன அமைதி மிகவும் முக்கியம்.mana amaidhi migavum mukkiyam.Peace of mind is very important.
- அவர் மன வலிமை கொண்டவர்.avar mana valimai kondavar.He possesses mental strength.
- மன அழுத்தம் குறைய வேண்டும்.mana azhutham kuraiya vendum.Mental stress must decrease.
Example conversation
Anita and Vijay are talking about health during a walk.
- அனிதா Anitaஉங்களுக்கு மன நிம்மதி கிடைத்துள்ளதா?ungalukku mana nimmathi kidaithullaidha?Have you found peace of mind?
- விஜய் Vijayஆமாம், இப்போது நன்றாக இருக்கிறது.aamaam, ippo nandraaga irukkiradhu.Yes, it is good now.
- அனிதா Anitaமன ஆரோக்கியம் தான் எல்லாம்.mana aarokkiyam thaan ellaam.Mental health is everything.
- விஜய் Vijayஉண்மைதான், அனிதா.unmaidhaan, Anita.That is true, Anita.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry மன, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
