Tamil Greetings/Expressions

This is one of the important lessons as it contains Tamil phrases, expressions, greetings in Tamil to start the conversation. It will be useful when you are visiting a home or welcoming a guest to begin the conversation. So if you are beginner, these phrases are for you to keep up the chat. These are the common examples that are used everyday life conversations, so memorizing them will come handy for you.

English words	Tamil words
Hello/Hi	Vannakam
Good Morning	Kaalai Vannakam
Good evening	Maalai Vannakam
Welcome	Vaango
Come inside	Ulla Vaango
Sit	Ukkaaranga
How are you	Eppadi Irukeenga
I am fine	Naan nalla irukaen
And you?	Neena? (or) Neenga eppadi irukeenga?
What's up	Enna saidhi?
Nothing much	Onnum illai
It's been long time	Paathu romba naal achu
Will you have Coffee	Kaapi kudikkiringalaa
no, thanks	vendaanga
Thank you	nandri
Good-bye	Naan poittu varaen (literally means I will go and come later)
In reply to Good-bye	Poittu vaango (Go and come)
Good-night	Iravu vannakam
I am leaving	Naan kalambiraen
See you later	Apram paarkalaame
Come again	Maendum Vaango

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