How to Say “Thursday” in Tamil

வியாழன்
viyāḻaṉ/ʋɪjɑːɻɐn/
Thursday in Tamil is வியாழன் (viyāḻaṉ), வியாழக்கிழமை or வியாழம்.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)

Ways to say it

“Thursday” in Tamil
Tamil Romanization (Wiktionary) IPA
வியாழன் viyāḻaṉ /ʋɪjɑːɻɐn/
வியாழக்கிழமை viyāḻakkiḻamai /ʋɪjɑːɻɐkːɪɻɐmɐɪ̯/

All forms refer to the day of the week. The term is derived from the association with the planet Jupiter.

What does it mean word for word?

The form வியாழக்கிழமை is a compound word consisting of வியாழன், which refers to the planet Jupiter and கிழமை, meaning day.

Which one should you use?

வியாழக்கிழமை is the complete and standard way to name the day in a sentence. In contrast, வியாழன் is an elliptical form that can function as shorthand for the day, though it also refers directly to the planet Jupiter. வியாழம் is a shorter, informal alternative.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the meaning 'on Thursday', you add the dative case marker இன் to the end of the word, resulting in வியாழக்கிழமையில் (viyāḻakkiḻamaiyil).

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is viyāḻaṉ.

Did you know?

  • In traditional Tamil astrology, வியாழக்கிழமை is considered the most auspicious day for starting new ventures or performing spiritual rites because Jupiter is the 'Guru' or teacher of the gods.
  • The name likely shares an ancient root with the Sanskrit word विशाल (viśāla), which relates to things that are 'large' or 'vast'.
  • The term கிழமை (kiḻamai), used in வியாழக்கிழமை, specifically refers to a 'week-day' rather than just any generic 'day', which is usually called நாள் (nāḷ).

Examples in context

  • காலை வணக்கம்! இன்று வியாழன் தினம்.
    Good morning! Today is Thursday.
  • வியாழம் தினத்தில் சந்திப்போம்.
    Let's meet up on Thursday.
  • இந்த வாரம் வியாழன் விடுமுறை.
    indha vaaram viyaazhan vidumurai.
    This week Thursday is a holiday.
  • வியாழன் அன்று மழை பெய்யும்.
    viyaazhan andru mazhai peiyum.
    It will rain on Thursday.
  • நாங்கள் வியாழன் அன்று சந்திப்போம்.
    naangal viyaazhan andru sandhippom.
    We will meet on Thursday.

Example conversation

Vijay and Kavitha are discussing their meeting schedule.

  1. விஜய் Vijay

    நாம் எப்போது சந்திப்போம்?
    Nām eppoṭu santippōm?
    When shall we meet?
  2. கவிதா Kavitha

    வியாழன் உங்களுக்கு வசதியாக இருக்குமா?
    Viyāḻaṉ uṅkaḷukku vasatiyāka irukkumā?
    Would Thursday be convenient for you?
  3. விஜய் Vijay

    ஆம், வியாழன் சரி.
    Ām, viyāḻaṉ sari.
    Yes, Thursday is fine.
  4. கவிதா Kavitha

    சரி, அப்போது சந்திப்போம்.
    Sari, appōtu santippōm.
    Okay, let's meet then.
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