மேலும்
mēlum/meːlʊm/
The English word 'more' can be translated into Tamil as மேலும் (mēlum).
மேலும் is primarily used as a conjunctive adverb to mean 'furthermore' or 'moreover' when you are adding information to a sentence. It indicates an addition to what has already been said or done.
What does it mean word for word?
The word மேலும் is formed by combining மேல், which means 'above' or 'top', with the suffix -உம், which means 'also' or 'even'.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between மேலும் and கூடுதல். மேலும் is used as an adverb to transition between points (furthermore), whereas கூடுதல் is used as an adjective to describe an additional quantity of something, such as 'additional information'.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mēlum. The IPA is /meːlʊm/.
Did you know?
- In spoken Tamil, the formal மேலும் is often replaced by the simpler, more conversational இன்னும் when asking for more of something.
- While மேலும் suggests addition, the related word கூடுதல் shares a root with the verb 'to join' or 'to gather'.
- In classical Tamil literature, words like மேலும் were used to create a rhythmic flow called 'monai' through alliteration of the first letter.
Examples in context
- மேலும் விவரங்களை நாளை சொல்வேன்.mélum vivarangaō nāŃai solvén.I will tell more details tomorrow.
- மேலும் ஒருமுறை முயற்சி செய்.mélum orumurai muyaĜri sei.Try more than once/Try one more time.
Example conversation
Priya and Vijay are discussing a project at work.
- பிரியா Priyaவிஜய், இந்த அறிக்கையை சரிபார்.vijay, indha arikkaiyai saripēr.Vijay, please check this report.
- விஜய் Vijayஇதில் எதையாவது மாற்ற வேண்டுமா?idhil edhaiyēvadhu mēttra vĔndumē?Do I need to change anything in this?
- பிரியா Priyaஆம், மேலும் சில விவரங்களைச் சேர்க்கவும்.ēm, mēlum sila vivarangalai sērkkavum.Yes, please add more details.
- விஜய் Vijayசரி பிரியா, நான் செய்கிறேன்.sari priyē, nēn seyki rēn.Okay Priya, I will do it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry மேலும், CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
