The most common word you will hear is “Aiyoh” which connotes disappointment, lament, surprise, and irritation. It’s a lot like saying “Oh no!” or “Damnit!”. For example – Aiyoh! I left my wallet at home.
English sentences | Tamil sentences |
Well done, keep it up! | sabaash, thodandhu nanraaga sei |
Excellent, you've done a great job! | Aramai, nee nanraaga seidhirkiraai |
My god, I've forgotten abt that matter! | ada kadavalai, naan antha vishyathae mutrilum marandhuvitaenae |
ouch, don't pinch me! | Aa, ennai killaadhe |
wow, this is simply superb | Oh ho, idhu arpundhamaaga irukiradhu |
Congratulations on your success | Un vetrikku yen vaarthukal |
Eww, how can you eat that | Chi, Eppadi antha saapidu mudiyum? |
Hooray! I got the job | Ohoo, enakku velai kidaithadhu |
Hmm, what's the matter | Appuram, enna seidhi? |
Huh? What did you just say? | He? Nee enna sonnaay? |
Oops! Sorry | Achacho! Mannikkanum |
yay! | Aha! |
Hey! Friend! | Alo! Nanbaa! |
Next Lesson 32: Learn Tamil sentences using adjectives