How to Say “Omelette” in Tamil

ஆம்லெட்
The English phrase 'omelette' is expressed in Tamil as ஆம்லெட்.
The word refers to a dish made with beaten eggs.
Meaning: dish made with beaten eggs (noun)

Did you know?

  • In Tamil Nadu, it is common to see ஆம்லெட் served alongside 'Parotta' (a layered flatbread), a combination that is a staple of midnight street food culture.
  • While 'omelette' is used in English, in many Tamil households, people may specifically use the term 'egg dosai' to describe a similar dish where beaten eggs are poured over a crepe.
  • The word ஆம்லெட் is a direct phonetic loanword from English, illustrating how colonial culinary influences integrated into the Tamil vocabulary.

Examples in context

  • எனக்கு ஒரு ஆம்லெட் வேண்டும்.
    enakku oru āmleṭ vēṇṭum.
    I want an omelette.
  • அம்மா சுடச்சுட ஆம்லெட் செய்தார்கள்.
    ammā cuṭaccuṭa āmleṭ ceytārkaḷ.
    Mother made a hot omelette.
  • இந்த ஆம்லெட் மிகவும் சுவையாக இருக்கிறது.
    intat āmleṭ mikavum cuvaiyāka irukkira(thu).
    This omelette is very tasty.

Example conversation

Priya and Santhosh are having breakfast at home.

  1. சந்தோஷ் Santhosh

    பிரியா, காலை உணவிற்கு ஆம்லெட் தயார்.
    Priyā, kālai uṇavirku āmleṭ tayār.
    Priya, the omelette is ready for breakfast.
  2. பிரியா Priya

    நன்றி சந்தோஷ், அருமையாகத் தெரிகிறது.
    nanri Santōṣ, arumaiyākat terikiratu.
    Thanks Santhosh, it looks wonderful.
  3. சந்தோஷ் Santhosh

    உனக்கு இது பிடிக்குமா?
    unakku itu piṭikkumā?
    Do you like it?
  4. பிரியா Priya

    ஆம், இது மிகவும் ருசியாக உள்ளது.
    ām, itu mikavum ruciyāka uḷḷatu.
    Yes, it is very delicious.
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