Tamil language
Tamil Language
The Tamil language (Tamil: தமிழ், Tamiḻ, [t̪ɐmɨɻ]) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of India and Sri Lanka. Tamil is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, as well as two sovereign nations, Sri Lanka and Singapore.
Pronunciation
In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), Tamil is pronounced as /ˈtæmɪl/. The first syllable is pronounced like "tam" in "tamper", and the second like "il" in "bill".
Etymology
The term 'Tamil' is believed to have originated from 'Tamizh', the native name of the language. The exact etymology of 'Tamizh' is unclear, but it is thought to be derived from 'tam'- meaning 'self' or 'one's own' and '-il' indicating location or belonging.
Related Terms
- Tamil literature: The body of works written in the Tamil language.
- Tamil script: The script used for writing the Tamil language.
- Tamil numerals: The numeral system used in Tamil.
- Tamil calendar: The traditional calendar used by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka.
- Tamil cinema: Also known as Kollywood, it refers to the Tamil film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Tamil diaspora: Refers to the worldwide community of Tamils who have migrated from their native lands.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tamil language
- Wikipedia's article - Tamil language
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