Critical Tamil Phrases to Know
Daily Life Essentials
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Phrase
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Meaning
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|---|---|
| Anna | Brother |
| Akka | Sister |
| Konjam | Little |
| Konjam wait pannunga | Please wait for a bit |
| Inga vaanga | Please come here |
| Anga Ponga | Please go there |
| Parava Illa | No problem |
| Seri | Okay |
| Illa | No |
| Iruku | Yes |
Shopping & Transport
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Phrase
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Meaning
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|---|---|
| Evalo? | How much? |
| Idhu evalo? | How much is this? |
| Konjam Kammi Pannunga | Please reduce the price a little |
| Romba costly | Too expensive |
| Change illa | I don’t have change |
| Inga niruthunga | Please stop here |
| Right side/ Left side Ponga | Please go to the right side/left side |
| Veedu Enga? | Where do you live? |
Neighborhood Life
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Phrase
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Meaning
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|---|---|
| Neenga enga irunthu? | Where are you from? |
| Nalla irukeengala? | Are you doing well? |
| Saaptengala? | Have you eaten? |
| Nalla iruku | It’s good |
| Nalla illa | It’s not good |