20+ Easy Shapes And Objects In Tamil

Shapes and Objects in Tamil Ling App

Do you remember when you were toddlers and learning shapes and objects in your native language was a piece of cake? I mean, who can forget that feeling of accomplishment when you first learned how to say “circle,” “triangle,” or “square?” But let’s face it, we’re not kids anymore, and learning new words in a new language can be a real pain in the rear. It’s like our brains just don’t have the same sponge-like quality they once did.

But fear not! I’m here to help you out. Because whether you’re learning Tamil for fun or for a trip to beautiful Chennai, knowing how to say these words in Tamil is an absolute must. Seriously, take a look around you right now. How many shapes and objects can you spot just within arm’s reach? I’ve got a mug, a phone, a computer, a lamp… I can’t even count them all!

So, let’s get started. The first thing we need to know is how to say “shape” and “object” in Tamil. The word for “shape” is “வடிவம்” (vadivam), and the word for “object” is “பொருள்” (porul). Pay attention to the Tamil letters, they can be a bit tricky.

Got it? Great! Now, let’s dive into some common shapes and objects you might encounter in your daily life. In this article, we’re going to cover shapes and objects that will improve the richness of your vocabulary.

Blocks are the first way you learn shapes

Importance Of Shapes And Objects In Tamil

You might think they’re not that important in the grand scheme of things, but let me tell you, they’re a big deal when it comes to learning Tamil.

Learning how to say these words correctly is not just about expanding your vocabulary. It’s about being able to express yourself in a way that is clear and precise. No more pointing and grunting like a caveman. With the right words, you can make yourself understood without any confusion.

But that’s not all. It is also about connecting with the language and culture. You see, language is a reflection of culture, and by learning the words for shapes and objects, you’re getting a window into the Tamil way of life.

And let me tell you, it’s a fascinating world. Take the word “circle” in Tamil, for example. It’s “வட்டம்” (vattam), which literally translates to “roundness.” See what I mean? Learning these words is like getting a crash course in this culture.

Plus, learning these words is basically like learning a whole part of grammar. Why, you ask? Well, because all of the words we’re going to learn are basically nouns. And you know what they say, there are no sentences without nouns. So by mastering these words, you’re well on your way to constructing your own sentences in this language.

Some of the objects we're learning today

Shapes And Objects In Tamil

Are you ready to expand your vocabulary with some funky shapes? Well, hold on to your hats because we’re about to unleash a list of different types of both 2D and 3D shapes that will blow your mind.

Two-Dimensional (2D) Shapes

In this chapter, we’re going to focus on shapes with 2 dimensions. That’s right, we’re talking about the flat shapes that you can draw on a piece of paper. From circles to triangles, rectangles to polygons, there’s a whole world of 2D shapes out there waiting to be explored.

EnglishTamilPronunciation
Circleவட்டம்Vaṭṭam
Squareசதுரம்caturam
Triangleமுக்கோணம்mukkōṇam
Rectangleசெவ்வகம்cevvakam
Ovalஓவல்ōval
Quadrilateralநாற்கரnāṟkara
Pentagonஐங்கோணம்aiṅkōṇam
Hexagonஅறுகோணம்aṟukōṇam
Heptagonஹெப்டகன்hepṭakaṉ
Octagonஎண்கோணம்eṇkōṇam
Nonagonநோனகோன்nōṉakōṉ
Decagonதசகோணம்tacakōṇam
Heartஇதயம்Itayam
Lightning Boltமின்னல் போல்ட்miṉṉal pōlṭ
Teardropகண்ணீர் துளிkaṇṇīr tuḷi
Crescentபிறைpiṟai
Arrowஅம்புampu
Waveஅலைalai
Zigzagஜிக்ஜாக்jikjāk
Semicircleஅரைவட்டம்araivaṭṭam
Diamondவைரம்vairam
The cube is one of the 3-Dimensional shapes

Three-Dimensional (3D) Shapes

Alright, folks, we’ve covered the 2-dimensional shapes, but now it’s time to take things to the next level.

In this chapter, we’re going to talk about 3-dimensional shapes in Tamil. We’re talking about the shapes that have depth that you can hold in your hand and examine from all angles.

EnglishTamilPronunciation
CubeகனKaṉa
Cuboidகனசதுரம்kaṉacaturam
Sphereகோளம்kōḷam
Coneசங்குcaṅku
Cylinderசிலிண்டர்ciliṇṭar
Starநட்சத்திரம்naṭcattiram
Prismப்ரிஸம்prisam
Pyramidபிரமிட்piramiṭ
Ellipsesநீள்வட்டங்கள்nīḷvaṭṭaṅkaḷ
Globeகுளோப்kuḷōp
Common objects in daily life ling app

Common Objects 

Objects are things that surround us every day, from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed. And, just like with shapes, learning how to say common objects in Tamil can help you communicate more effectively and connect with the language and culture. So, to help you get started, we’ve put together a list of the 20 most common objects you’ll encounter in your daily life.

EnglishTamilPronunciation
PhoneதொலைபேசிTolaipēci
Keyமுக்கியmukkiya
Walletபணப்பைpaṇappai
Penபேனாpēṉā
Bookநூல்nūl
Chairநாற்காலிnāṟkāli
Tableமேசைmēcai
Doorகதவுkatavu
Windowஜன்னல்jaṉṉal
Cupகோப்பைkōppai
Plateதட்டுtaṭṭu
Spoonகரண்டிkaraṇṭi
Forkமுள் கரண்டிmuḷ karaṇṭi
Knifeகத்திkatti
Glassகண்ணாடிkaṇṇāṭi
Watchபார்க்கவும்pārkkavum
Televisionதொலைக்காட்சிtolaikkāṭci
Fridgeகுளிர்சாதன பெட்டிkuḷircātaṉa peṭṭi
Carகார்kār
Bicycleமிதிவண்டிmitivaṇṭi
Not all objects are man-made. Let's learn about organic objects

Organic Objects

But not all objects are man-made. In fact, many of the objects we interact with on a daily basis come from nature. From the food we eat to the plants and animals that live around us, organic objects are all around us, so we should explore how to say them in Tamil.

EnglishTamilPronunciation
Fruitபழம்Paḻam
Vegetableகாய்கறிkāykaṟi
Grainதானியம்tāṉiyam
Nutsகொட்டைகள்koṭṭaikaḷ
Seedsவிதைகள்vitaikaḷ
Dairyபால் பண்ணைpāl paṇṇai
Eggsமுட்டைகள்muṭṭaikaḷ
Legumesபருப்பு வகைகள்paruppu vakaikaḷ
Fishமீன்mīṉ
Meatஇறைச்சிiṟaicci
Honeyதேன்tēṉ
Herbsமூலிகைகள்mūlikaikaḷ
Spicesமசாலாmacālā
Mushroomsகாளான்கள்kāḷāṉkaḷ
Teaதேநீர்tēnīr

If you want to know even more about organic objects and how to say them in Tamil, then head to our blog and explore a few of our articles, such as fruits and vegetables in Tamil.

Over To You

That’s it! Easier than it sounded at the beginning, right? If you master these words about shapes and objects in Tamil, you’ve just taken a huge step into making yourself understood in this language. Think about it, now, even if you don’t know how to say a certain object, you can always say its shape!

For example, imagine you didn’t know how to say the word பந்து (Pantu) – meaning “ball” – you can always say அந்த சுற்று விஷயம் (Anta cuṟṟu viṣayam) – or “that round thing” – and people will most likely know what you mean. It all depends on context, but you’re better off knowing a few shapes than not knowing anything!

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