உட்கார்
uṭkār/ʊʈkɑːɾ/
To sit in Tamil is உட்கார் (uṭkār). Wiktionary also lists அமர் (amar).
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Ways to say it
| Tamil | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| உட்கார் | uṭkār | /ʊʈkɑːɾ/ |
| அமர் | amar | /ɐmɐɾ/ |
The verb refers to a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Which one should you use?
While உட்கார் (uṭkār) is the standard word for sitting, அமர் (amar) is used to describe sitting in a more formal, respectful or dignified manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The participle form உட்கார்ந்து (uṭkārndu) means having sat or sitting. It is used to express the action of having sat down or while sitting, often to connect two actions.
How do you pronounce it?
uṭkār (/ʊʈkɑːɾ/)
Did you know?
- The word உட்கார் shares an ancient linguistic connection with the word for sitting in Kurux ओक्कना, a language spoken in central India.
- In many Tamil households, offering a seat using அமர் is a gesture of high respect, often reserved for elders or esteemed guests.
Examples in context
- அவன் நாற்காலியில் உட்கார்ந்தான்.Avan naarkaliyil utkaarndhaan.He sat in the chair.
- நீ கீழே உட்கார்.Nee keezhe utkaar.Sit down.
Example conversation
A waiting room at a clinic.
- விஜய் Vijayபிரியா, இங்கே உட்கார்.Priya, inge utkaar.Priya, sit here.
- பிரியா Priyaநன்றி, விஜய்.Nandri, Vijay.Thanks, Vijay.
- விஜய் Vijayஉனக்கு வசதியாக இருக்கிறதா?Unakku vasathiyaga irukkiradha?Is it comfortable for you?
- பிரியா Priyaஆம், நன்றாக இருக்கிறது.Aam, nandraga irukkiradhu.Yes, it is fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit” translations and entries உட்கார், அமர், CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries அமர், உட்கார், CC BY-SA 4.0.
