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As a complete beginner learning Tamil, it is important to learn the vocabulary related to professions and workplaces. In this lesson, I will teach you some common words and phrases that you will need to know when talking about offices and workplaces in Tamil.
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Office and Workplace Vocabulary
Here are some common words and phrases related to offices and workplaces:
Tamil | Pronunciation | English |
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அலுவலகம் | aluvalagam | Office |
பணியாளர் | paṇiyāḷar | Employee / Worker |
முன்னாள் பணியாளர் | muṉṉāḷ paṇiyāḷar | Former Employee |
பணியகம் | paṇiyakam | Workplace |
வேலை | vēlai | Job / Work |
பணியாளர் குழு | paṇiyāḷar kuḻu | Workforce |
மொழிபெயர்ப்பு அலுவலர் | moḻipeyarppu aluvalar | Translator |
- To ask someone where they work, you can say "உங்கள் மேல் முழுவதும் எங்கு வேலை பண்ணுகிறீர்கள்?" (uṅkaḷ mēl muḻuvatuṁ eṅku vēlai paṇṇugirīrkala?) which means "Where do you work?"
- To say that you work in an office, you can say "நான் அலுவலகத்தில் வேலை பண்ணுகிறேன்" (nāṉ aluvalakattil vēlai paṇṇugirēṉ) which means "I work in an office."
- To say that you are an employee, you can say "நான் பணியாளர்" (nāṉ paṇiyāḷar) which means "I am an employee."
- To ask someone what their job is, you can say "உங்கள் வேலை என்ன?" (uṅkaḷ vēlai eṉṉa?), which means "What is your job?"
- To ask someone about their job duties, you can say "உங்களுக்கு என்ன வேலைகள் உள்ளன?" (uṅkaḷukku eṉṉa vēlaikaḷ uḷḷaṉa?), which means "What are your job duties?"
- To express that you are looking for a job, you can say "நான் ஒரு வேலை காத்துக்கிறேன்" (nāṉ oru vēlai kāttukkiṟēṉ) which means "I am looking for a job."
- To express that you quit your job, you can say "என்னுடைய முன்னாள் பணியாளர்தான்" (eṉṉuṭaiya muṉṉāḷ paṇiyāḷartāṉ) which means "I'm a former employee."
Tips for learning Tamil Vocabulary
Here are a few tips that might help you as you learn the vocabulary related to offices and workplaces in Tamil:
- Practice, practice, practice! The more you use the vocabulary, the better you will remember it.
- Try to learn phrases and not just individual words. This will be more useful when you are actually trying to communicate with someone.
- Use flashcards to help you memorize the vocabulary.
- Watch Tamil movies or TV shows with subtitles to expose yourself to more natural language.
- Look for opportunities to use the vocabulary in real-life situations. If you have a friend who speaks Tamil, try talking to them about their job.
Conclusion
Learning the vocabulary related to offices and workplaces in Tamil is an important step in becoming proficient in the language. Remember to practice regularly and try to use the vocabulary in real-life situations whenever possible. Good luck!
Sources
- Tamil language keyboard ONLY not working in MSWord 2013 ...
- 32 Conversations in colloquial Tamil and English - Learn Tamil ...
- Using Tamil font on Word in Mac (2011 version) - Microsoft Community
- Shakti Office Tamil/English - Free download and software reviews ...
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