தருணம்
taruṇam
The English word 'occasion' is translated into Tamil as தருணம் (taruṇam).
The term is used to denote a special event or a specific function.
Meaning: special event or function (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
taruṇam
Did you know?
- In ancient Tamil Sangam literature, concepts of 'time' and 'occasion' were often tied to the specific landscape or 'thinai' where the event took place.
- The concept of a 'perfect occasion' in Tamil culture is deeply tied to the concept of 'Muhurtham', which is a calculation of time rather than just a scheduled event.
- The word தருணம் is a loanword from Sanskrit, which is common in Tamil for formal or poetic concepts regarding time and opportunity.
Examples in context
- இது ஒரு மகிழ்ச்சியான தருணம்.Ithu oru magizhchchiyāna tharunam.This is a happy occasion.
Example conversation
Priya and Karthik are attending a celebration.
- பிரியா Priyaஇந்த தருணம் மிகவும் சிறப்பு.Indha tharunam migavum sirappu.This occasion is very special.
- கார்த்திக் Karthikஆமாம், பிரியா, எனக்கு ரொம்ப பிடிச்சிருக்கு.Aamaam, Priya, enakku romba pidichirukku.Yes, Priya, I like it very much.
- பிரியா Priyaநாம் இதை கொண்டாட வேண்டும்.Naam idhai kondaada vendum.We should celebrate this.
- கார்த்திக் Karthikநிச்சயமாக, கார்த்திக் இதை அங்கீகரிக்கிறேன்.Nichayamaga, Karthik idhai angeegarikkiren.Certainly, as Karthik, I agree.
