Tamil · Body & Health
ஆரோக்கியம்
aarokkiyam
Health
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The condition of the body and mind.
Example
ஆரோக்கியமே செல்வம்.
Health is wealth.
Etymology
'ஆரோக்கியம்' (aarokkiyam) comes from the root 'ஆரோக்கிய' which relates to well-being. The word has evolved within medical lexicons to emphasize the concept of health and wellness.
How & Where It’s Used
'ஆரோக்கியம்' is typically used in formal contexts, such as health education and public health discussions. It is found in both spoken and written Tamil across all regions.