Tamil in Finnish

Tamil in Finnish is tamili, kielinen — Tamil means a Dravidian language spoken mainly in Tamil Nadu, India, and in Sri Lanka, and by diaspora communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and elsewhere.

Tamil in Finnish

tamili

adj

Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.

kielinen

adj

Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.

tamili

noun

A person who originates from Tamil Nadu, India or Sri Lanka or has tamil origins.

tamili

proper noun

A Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu, India and in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia.

What does "Tamil" mean?

name A Dravidian language spoken mainly in Tamil Nadu, India, and in Sri Lanka, and by diaspora communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and elsewhere.
"She grew up speaking Tamil at home and English at school."
noun A person from Tamil Nadu or Sri Lanka, or of Tamil descent.
"Many Tamils settled in Malaysia during the colonial era."
adj Relating to the Tamil people, their culture, or their language.
"They celebrated the Tamil New Year with family and traditional food."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Tamil in a sentence

She grew up speaking Tamil at home and English at school.
Tamil is one of the oldest continuously used languages in the world.
Many Tamils settled in Malaysia during the colonial era.
They celebrated the Tamil New Year with family and traditional food.

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Tamil" in Finnish?

"Tamil" in Finnish is tamili, kielinen. Tamil means: A Dravidian language spoken mainly in Tamil Nadu, India, and in Sri Lanka, and by diaspora communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and elsewhere.

How do you use "Tamil" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew up speaking Tamil at home and English at school." In Finnish, "Tamil" is tamili, kielinen.

Are there other ways to say "Tamil" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "Tamil": tamili, kielinen.

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