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Tamil Vocabulary → Daily Life Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions

As a Tamil language teacher of 20 years, I am excited to introduce you to the Tamil language and its culture. In this lesson, we will focus on daily life vocabulary, specifically greetings and introductions in Tamil. This lesson is designed for complete beginners who want to learn how to communicate in Tamil.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Basic Phrases & Geography.

Basic Greetings

Let's start with the basics. In Tamil culture, greeting someone is a way of showing respect and acknowledging their presence. Here are a few common Tamil greetings:

Tamil Pronunciation English
வணக்கம் (vaṇakkam) van-uh-kum Greetings
வாழ்த்துக்கள் (vāḻttukkaḷ) vahl-thoo-kull Congratulations
நல்வணக்கம் (nal-vaṇakkam) naal-vuh-kum Good morning
காலை வணக்கம் (kālai vaṇakkam) kah-lie van-uh-kum Good afternoon
மாலை வணக்கம் (mālai vaṇakkam) mah-lie van-uh-kum Good evening
இனிய காலை (iṉiya kālai) in-ie-ya kah-lie Have a good day
இனிய இரவு (iṉiya iravu) in-ie-ya ee-ra-voo Good night

Simply saying "vanakkam" is the most common way of greeting someone in Tamil. It is used in both formal and informal situations. However, using "vāḻttukkaḷ" or "congratulations" is preferred in formal situations.

Introducing Yourself

After greeting someone, introducing yourself is the next step. Here are some simple Tamil phrases that will help you introduce yourself:

  • நான் (nān) - I
  • என் பெயர் (en peyar) - My name
  • இது (idhu) - This is
  • என் மாணவர் (en māṇavar) - Student

So, if you want to introduce yourself in Tamil, you can say "Nān Eniya, en peyar Rajesh. En māṇavar." which translates to "I am Rajesh, a student."

Asking About Someone

In addition to introducing yourself, you should also know how to ask about someone. Here are some phrases that can help you get started:

  • உங்கள் பெயர் என்ன? (uṅkaḷ peyar eṉṉa?) - What is your name?
  • நீ யார்? (nē yār?) - Who are you?
  • அவர் எப்படி இருக்கின்றார்? (avar eppaṭi irukkiṉṟār?) - How is he/she?
  • அவர் எங்கிருக்கின்றார்? (avar eṅkirukkiṉṟār?) - Where is he/she?

By asking these questions, you can learn more about your conversation partner and keep the conversation going.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have taken the first step in learning Tamil by learning how to greet someone and introduce yourself. Continue practicing these phrases until you are comfortable using them. Don't be afraid to practice with native Tamil speakers or other learners. Remember, the more you practice, the more confident you will become. Stay tuned for our next lesson on numbers and time.

Sources


With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Animals & Colors.

Table of Contents - Tamil Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Tamil Grammar


Daily Life Vocabulary


Verbs and Tenses


Profession and Work Vocabulary


Tamil Culture and Customs


Adjectives and Adverbs


Health and Fitness Vocabulary


Cases and Postpositions


Nature, Environment and Wildlife Vocabulary


Tamil Literature and History


Negation and Interrogation

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