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    How to Say "Hello" in Tamil

    In Tamil

    வணக்கம்

    Vanakkam

    vah-nahk-kahm

    Usage

    The universal Tamil greeting used at any time of day. It is both formal and informal.

    Example Sentences

    • வணக்கம், நீங்கள் எப்படி இருக்கிறீர்கள்? (Hello, how are you?)
    • வணக்கம் சார்! (Hello sir!)

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