Language/Tamil/Vocabulary/Jobs-and-Professions
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As a Tamil language teacher for over 20 years, I am excited to teach you about different jobs and professions in Tamil. In this lesson, you will learn about common professions and how to talk about your own job. Let's get started!
Common Professions in Tamil
Tamil Nadu is a vibrant state with a diverse range of professions. Here are some of the most common professions you may encounter:
- Doctor - மருத்துவர் (marutthuvar)
- Teacher - ஆசிரியர் (aasiriyar)
- Engineer - பொறியியல் பெறுப்பு (poriyiyal perupp)
- Lawyer - வழிமுறையாளர் (vazhumuraiyaalar)
- Accountant - கணக்காயக் கணக்காயக் கற்கல் கல்வி (kanakkaayak kanakkaayak karkal kalvi)
You can also ask someone about their profession by saying, "உங்கள் பணியாளர் யார்? (Ungal paniyaalar yaar?)", which means "What is your profession?"
Talking About Your Own Job
To talk about your own job in Tamil, you can use the following sentence structure: "நான் ஒரு [job/profession] ஆகிறேன் (Naan oru [job/profession] aagiren)", which means "I am a [job/profession]."
For example, if you want to say "I am a teacher," you would say "நான் ஒரு ஆசிரியர் ஆகிறேன் (Naan oru aasiriyar aagiren)". Here are a few more examples:
Tamil | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
நான் ஒரு பணிக்குழு லீட்டர் ஆகிறேன் | Naan Oru panikkuliu litter aagiren | I am a team leader |
நான் ஒரு எய்திய கலை தகவல் தாயார் | Naan Oru eydhiya kalai thakaval thaayaa | I am an educational content creator |
நான் ஒரு வேலைக்கார் ஆகிறேன் | Naan Oru velikkaar aagiren | I am a worker |
Office and Workplace Vocabulary
Here are some common words related to office and workplace vocabulary in Tamil:
Tamil | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
கடமைகள் (Katamaikal) | katamaikal | duties / responsibilities |
மீட்கப்பட்ட திட்டங்கள் (Meedkappatta Thitanggal) | meedkappatta thitanggal | assignments |
மாசு மதிப்பு (Maasu Madhippu) | maasu madhippu | salary |
வேலை மட்டும் (Velai Mattum) | velai mattum | job satisfaction |
மேலாண்மை நிலை (Melanmai Nilai) | melanmai nilai | promotion |
Business Communication
If you are communicating with someone in a business setting, there are a few Tamil phrases you can use to sound professional:
- "வணக்கம், நான் [உங்கள் பெயர்], நான் [உங்கள் நிறுவனத்தின் பணியில்] உள்ளேன். (Vanakkam, naan [ungal peyar], naan [ungal niruvanathin panayil] ullaien.)" - Hello, I am [your name], and I work at [your company].
- "உங்கள் தொழிலாளர் யார்? எங்கு வேலை செய்கிறார்கள்? (Ungal tozhilalar yaar? Engu velai seigirargal?)" - Who is your employee? Where do they work?
- "நாங்கள் உங்களுடைய புதிய உயிரினங்களை அரசுக் கடைசியிலிருந்து வழங்க முடியும். (Naangal ungaludaiya pudhiya uyirinangalai arasu kadasiyilirundhu vazhanga mudiyum.)" - We can provide you with the latest technologies from the government.
Use these phrases to make yourself sound more professional and confident during any business meetings or negotiations.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have just learned about different jobs and professions in Tamil and how to talk about your own job. Keep practicing these phrases and vocabulary words to improve your Tamil language skills.
I hope you found this lesson helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out. Happy learning!
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