Tamil · Family & People
குடும்பம்
kudumbam
Family
Beginnernoun
Definition
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Example
என் குடும்பம் மகிழ்ச்சியாக உள்ளது.
My family is happy.
Etymology
'குடும்பம்' (kudumbam) comes from the Proto-Dravidian root word for 'family,' reflecting deep social structures in South Indian society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kudumbam' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, expressing familial relationships in everyday conversations and writings.