Thanglish is a blend of Tamil and English, widely used in everyday informal communication across Tamil Nadu and among Tamil speakers worldwide — especially in text messages, social media, and casual conversations. It involves writing Tamil words and sentences using the Roman (English) alphabet rather than Tamil script.
Unlike formal Tamil, Thanglish does not follow strict grammatical rules. It reflects how millions of bilingual Tamil-English speakers naturally switch between the two languages in daily life — on WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter/X, and in everyday SMS messages.
This translator accepts Thanglish input and returns the English meaning using AI-powered translation, making it reliable for everyday Thanglish phrases and sentences.
Thanglish to English – Example Words
| Thanglish | Tamil Script | English Meaning |
|---|
| Vanakkam | வணக்கம் | Hello / Greetings |
| Nandri | நன்றி | Thank you |
| Seri | சரி | OK / Alright |
| Parava illai | பரவாயில்லை | No problem |
| Romba nandri | ரொம்ப நன்றி | Thank you very much |
Thanglish Greetings & Pleasantries
| Thanglish | English |
|---|
| Neenga eppadi irukeenga? | How are you? |
| Kaalai vanakkam! | Good morning! |
| Ungalai santhithathil santosham! | Pleased to meet you! |
| Aprom paarkalaam! | See you later! |
| Iravu vanakkam! | Good night! |
Everyday Conversation Sentences
| Thanglish | English Translation |
|---|
| Ennakku puriyala. | I don't understand. |
| Adha thirumba solluveengalaa? | Can you repeat that? |
| Ungaloda weekend epdi irundhuchu? | How was your weekend? |
| Neenga enga irukeenga? | Where are you? |
| Enakku romba santhosham. | I am very happy. |
Shopping & Food Phrases
| Thanglish | English Translation |
|---|
| Ithu evvalavu? | How much does this cost? |
| Idha WhatsApp-la anuppunga. | Please send this on WhatsApp. |
| Romba tasty-a irukku! | This is very delicious! |
| Oru coffee kudukka mudiyuma? | Can you give me a coffee? |
| Bill please. | Please bring the bill. |