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Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.  
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.  


If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Tamil, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Tamil, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.

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🤗 Tamil Greetings for Everyday Life

வணக்கம், Tamil learners!


Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.


If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Tamil, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.


Let’s get started!

Tamil Language

Tamil (தமிழ்) is an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore, the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.


It is spoken in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.


How to say "Hello" in Tamil

Listen to the following recording to learn how to say “Hello” in Tamil (pronunciation from a native speaker):


வணக்கம் (vanakkam):


Main Greetings in Tamil

Tamil Writing Tamil Pronunciation Translation
வணக்கம் vanakkam general greeting
காலை வணக்கம் kalai vanakkam morning greeting
மதிய வணக்கம் matiya vanakkam afternoon greeting
நீ எப்படி இருக்கிறாய் ni eppadi irukkiray how are you?
நான் நல்லபடியாக இருக்கிறேன் naan nallapadiyaka irukkenren reply to நீ எப்படி இருக்கிறாய்
எப்படி இருக்கீங்க eppadi irukeenga how are you?
நல்லா இருக்கின்றேன் nallaa irukkenren reply to எப்படி இருக்கீங்க
நல்லாவே இருக்கேன் nallaave irukken reply to எப்படி இருக்கீங்க
நன்றாக இருக்கின்றீர்களா?  nanraaga irukkenriirgalaa how are you?
நல்லா இருக்கீங்களா?  nallaa irukkengalaa how are you?
நான் நன்றாக இருக்கின்றேன் naan nanraaga irukkendreen reply to நல்லா இருக்கீங்களா
நான் நல்லா இருக்கேன் naan nalla irukkeen reply to நல்லா இருக்கீங்களா
வாருங்கள் vaarungal welcome greeting
வாங்க vaanga welcome greeting in spoken language


Video: Learn common Tamil Greetings

Part 1

Part 2