ஊஞ்சல்
ūñcal/uːɲdʒɐl/
The English word swing (referring to a hanging seat) is translated into Tamil as ஊஞ்சல் (ūñcal).
ஊஞ்சல் is used as a noun to refer to a hanging seat.
Meaning: hanging seat (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /uːɲdʒɐl/. The romanization is ūñcal.
Did you know?
- The phrase ஊஞ்சல் can be used metaphorically in Tamil to describe a state of indecision, similar to the English 'vacillating' or 'swinging' between two choices.
- In many Tamil households, the ஊஞ்சல் is not just a toy but a traditional piece of furniture often placed in the center of the living room for relaxation.
- In classical Tamil poetry, the swaying of an ஊஞ்சல் is a common device used to describe the graceful movement of a person.
Examples in context
- தோட்டத்தில் ஒரு பெரிய ஊஞ்சல் உள்ளது.tōṭṭattil oru periya ūñcal uḷḷatu.There is a large swing in the garden.
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting in a park.
- கவிதா Kavithaவிஜய், அந்த ஊஞ்சல் எவ்வளவு உயரமாகப் போகிறது!Vijay, anta ūñcal evvaḷavu uyaramākap pōkiṟatu!Vijay, that swing is going so high!
- விஜய் Vijayஆமாம் கவிதா, அது மிகவும் வேடிக்கையாக இருக்கிறது.Āmām Kavitha, atu mikavum vēṭikkaiyāka irukkiratu.Yes Kavitha, it is very fun.
- கவிதா Kavithaநாம் ஒருமுறை அந்த ஊஞ்சலில் அமர்ந்து பார்க்கலாமா?Nām orumuṟai anta ūñcalil amarntu pārkkalāmā?Shall we try sitting on that swing once?
- விஜய் Vijayநிச்சயமாக, வா போகலாம்.Niccamāka, vā pōkalām.Certainly, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “swing” translations and entries ஊஞ்சல், CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
