Tamil Phrases

English

TAMIL

Greetings:

 Vaazhthu

Goodwishes, please come

Vanakkam, Vaanga!

Hi!

 Alo!

Good Morning!

 Kaalai Vanakkam

Good Evening!

 Maalai Vanakkam

Welcome! (to greet someone)

 Vaazhga!

Thanks

Romba Nandri

How Are You?

 Eppati irukkinga?  (or) Nalamaa?

I'm Fine, Thanks!

 Nallaa irukéan!  (or) Nalam! , Nandri!

And You?

 Nienga?

Good/ So-So.

 Sari

Thank You (Very Much)!

 Romba Nandri

You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

 Paravaa illa

Hey! Friend!

 Alo! Nanbaa!

I Missed You So Much!

 Unnai rumba izhanthu vittéan.

What's New?

 Enna seithi?

Nothing Much

Onnum illai

Good Night!

 Iravu vanakkam

See You Later!

 Apram paarkalame!

Good Bye!

 Poittu varén! 

Help & Directions:

 Udavi & Vazhi:

I'm Lost

 Enakku vazhi theriyala.

Can I Help You?

 Unakku udhavattumaa?

Can You Help Me?

 Enakku udhavi seivienkala?

Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

Kazhivarai / Marundukadai Engéa?

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!

Néraa ponga! Idathu/Valathu thirumpunga

I'm Looking For John.

Naan johnnai théduréan. (or) John irukkara?

One Moment Please!

Oru nimidam!

Hold On Please! (phone)

Irunga!

How Much Is This?

Idhu evvalavu?

Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

Mannikanum  (or) Alo!

Excuse Me! ( to pass by)

Mannikanum  (or) Alo!

Come With Me!

Ennodu va (informal)  Ennodu Vaanga! (formal)

Personal Info:

I

Naan

You!

Nienga!

Do You Speak (English/ Tamil)?

Nienga (english/ thamizh) pésuviengala?

Just a Little.

Konjam konjam.

What's Your Name?

Unga péranna?

My Name Is ….

En péru ……….

Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss…

Thiru…. / Thirumadhi…. / Selvi…..

Nice To Meet You!

Ungalai santhithathil magizhchi  (or) Magizhchi!

You're Very Kind!

Nienga romba nallavar.

Where Are You From?

Nienga engirundhu varrienga?

I'm From (the U.S/ Sri Lanka)

Naan …… irundhu varéan.

I’m (American)

Naan (american)…..

Where Do You Live?

Neinga engéa vasikkirienga?

I live in (the U.S/ Sri Lanka)

Naan …… il vasikkiréan.

Did You Like It Here?

Ingu nalla irukka?

Sri Lanka Is a Wonderful Country

………..oru nalla naadu!

What Do You Do For A Living?

Enna vélai seirienga?

I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Naan ……. Vélai seiyaréan.

I like Tamil.

Enakku Thamizh pidikkum

I've Been Learning Tamil For 1 Month

Naan oru maasama thamizh padikkiréne.

Oh! That's Good!

O! Romba Nalladhu!

How Old Are You?

Ungalukku ethanai vayasu?

I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old.

Enakku ….(age)… vayasu.

I Have To Go

Naan poga véndum.

I Will Be Right Back!

Naan udané thirumpuvéne.

Wishes:

Good Luck!

Nallathu!

Happy Birthday!

Pirandha naal vazhthu!

Happy New Year!

Iniya putthaandu!

Merry Christmas!

Iniya kiristhumas!

Congratulations!

Paaraattukkal

Enjoy! (For meals…)

Nanraaga saappidunkal

Say Hi To John For me.

Johnnai kéttathaaga sollunkal.

Bless you (when sneezing)

Nouraandu vazhga!

Good Night & Sweet Dreams!

Nalla thoungunga!

Misunderstanding:

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

Mannikkanum!

Sorry (for a mistake)

Mannikkanum!

No Problem!

Onnum prachanai illai

Can You Say It Again?

Thirumba sollunga?

Can You Speak Slowly?

Porumaiya pésunga?

Write It Down Please!

Adhai ezhuthunga!

I Don't Understand!

Enakku puriyala!

I Don't Know!

Enakku theriyaathu

I Have No Idea.

Ennaku theriyala

What's That Called In Tamil?

Thamizhil enna solvaarkal?

What Does "lingua" Mean In English?

Englishil "lingua" enraal enna?

How Do You Say "Please" In Tamil?

"Please" enbathai thamizhil enna solvaarkal?

What Is This?

Idhu enna?

My Tamil Is Bad.

En …(thamizh) romba mosam.

I need to practice my Tamil.

Naan thamizh pésa véndum.

Don't Worry!

Kavalai padaathey!

Expressions & Words:

Good/ Bad/ So-So.

Nallathu / Mosam / Appadithaan.

Big/ Small

Periya / Chinna

Today/ Now

Indru / Ippothu

Tomorrow/ Yesterday

Naalai / Nétru

Yes/ No

Amaam / illai

Here You Go! (when giving something)

Indhaa.

Do You Like It?

unakku idhu pidikkuthaa?

I Really Like It!

Enakku idhu romba pidikkuthu.

I'm Hungry/ Thirsty.

Enakku pasi / thagam irukku.

In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.

Kalaiyil / Maalaiyil / Rathri (or) iravil

This/ That. Here/There

Idhu / Adhu.   Ingu / Angu

Me/ You.  Him/ Her.

Enakku / Ungalukku.  Avanukku / Avalukku

Really!

Nijamavaa?

Look!

Paarunga

Hurry Up!

Siekkiram!

What? Where?

Enna?  Engéa

What Time Is It?

Ippo mani enna?

It's 10 o'clock. 07:30pm.

Ippo 10(patthu) mani.  Ezhu nuppathu(7.30)

Give Me This!

Adhai enakku kodu

I Love You!

Naan unnai virumpukirén.

I Feel Sick.

Enakku udambu sari illai.

I Need A Doctor

Daktarai paarka véndum.

One, Two, Three

Onnu, Rendu, Moonu,

Four, Five, Six

Naalu, indhu, aaru

Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten

ézhu, ettu, onbadhu, patthu