Tamil · Greetings & Phrases
இரவு வணக்கம்
iravu vanakkam
Good night
Beginnerphrase
Definition
An evening or night greeting.
Example
நான் தூங்கப் போகிறேன். இரவு வணக்கம்!
I am going to sleep. Good night!
Etymology
'இரவு வணக்கம்' (iravu vanakkam) combines 'இரவு' (iravu), meaning 'night,' with 'வணக்கம்' (vanakkam), indicating it is a greeting used in the evening or at night.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is used in informal and sometimes formal settings, mainly in spoken Tamil, especially when bidding goodnight to family or friends.