How to Say “Samiyar” in Tamil

சாமியார்
samiyar
The Tamil word சாமியார் (samiyar) refers to a religious ascetic or holy man who has renounced worldly life.

How do you pronounce it?

samiyar

Did you know?

  • In modern Tamil slang, சாமியார் is often used sarcastically to describe someone who gives unsolicited or pretentious advice as if they were a spiritual guru.
  • The term சாமியார் is linguistically related to the Sanskrit word shraman, which refers to those who strive for spiritual liberation through asceticism.
  • In some local dialects, calling someone a சாமியார் can be a way of teasing a person for being overly disciplined or following a strict, ascetic routine that seems unnecessary for daily life.

Examples in context

  • அந்த சாமியார் மிகவும் அமைதியானவர்.
    antha sāmiyār mikavum amaithiyānavar.
    That holy man is very peaceful.
  • சாமியார் காட்டில் தங்கியிருக்கிறார்.
    sāmiyār kāttil thangiyirukkirār.
    The ascetic is staying in the forest.

Example conversation

Karthik and Kavitha are talking about a visit to a temple.

  1. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    கவிதா, அங்க ஒரு சாமியார் இருக்காரா?
    Kavitha, anga oru saamiyar irukkaara?
    Kavitha, is there a holy man there?
  2. கவிதா Kavitha

    ஆமாம் கார்த்திக், அவர் அங்கதான் இருக்கார்.
    aamaam Karthik, avar angadhaan irukkaar.
    Yes Karthik, he is there.
  3. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    நம்ம அவரை போய் பார்க்கலாம்.
    namma avarai poi paarkkalaam.
    Let's go and see him.
  4. கவிதா Kavitha

    சரி, போவோம்.
    sari, povom.
    Okay, let's go.
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