Tamil in Tamil

Tamil in Tamil is தமிழ், தமிழன், தமிழச்சி — 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 Tamil

தமிழ்

Pronounced: tamiḻ

of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language

தமிழன்

masculine

Pronounced: tamiḻaṉ

person

தமிழச்சி

feminine

Pronounced: tamiḻacci

person

தமிழர்

Pronounced: tamiḻar

person

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 Tamil translations

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Frequently asked questions

Tamil என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

"Tamil" in Tamil is தமிழ், தமிழன், தமிழச்சி. 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 pronounce தமிழ்?

"Tamil" in Tamil is தமிழ், pronounced "tamiḻ".

How do you use "Tamil" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew up speaking Tamil at home and English at school." In Tamil, "Tamil" is தமிழ், தமிழன், தமிழச்சி.

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

Yes — Tamil has 4 translations listed for "Tamil": தமிழ், தமிழன், தமிழச்சி, தமிழர்.

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