Tamil

Meet the Tamil Script

Tamil has a clean, logical alphabet — and a special letter “ழ” (ḻa) found in almost no other language. Hear…

Vanakkam — Hello & Goodbye

“Vanakkam” — said with palms together — is the warm Tamil hello. 💬 Key phrases வணக்கம்🔊 Vanakkam Hello போய் வருகிறேன்🔊…

Please, Thank You & Sorry

Three words that warm every interaction. 💬 Key phrases நன்றி🔊 Naṉṟi Thank you தயவுசெய்து🔊 Tayavuceytu Please மன்னிக்கவும்🔊 Maṉṉikkavum Sorry 🗣️…

At the Table — Food & Drink

Order, ask and praise the cook — Tamil-style. 💬 Key phrases தண்ணீர்🔊 Taṇṇīr Water தேநீர்🔊 Tēnīr Tea சோறு🔊 Sōṟu Rice…

Getting Around — Travel Phrases

Ask, find and fare. 💬 Key phrases எங்கே?🔊 Eṅkē? Where? எவ்வளவு?🔊 Evvaḷavu? How much? வழி🔊 Vaḻi Way / road நிறுத்துங்கள்🔊…

Your First Real Conversation

Put it together in a real exchange. 🗣️ Use it in a sentence வணக்கம்! என் பெயர் ரவி.🔊Vanakkam! Eṉ peyar Ravi.Hello!…