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    How to Say "Uncle" in Tamil

    In Tamil

    மாமா / சித்தப்பா / பெரியப்பா

    Maama / Siththappa / Periyappa

    maa-maa / sith-thahp-paa / peh-ree-yahp-paa

    Usage

    Tamil has specific terms: 'மாமா' (maternal uncle), 'சித்தப்பா' (father's younger brother), 'பெரியப்பா' (father's elder brother).

    Example Sentences

    • மாமா வீட்டிற்கு போகிறேன் (I'm going to uncle's house)

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