Tamil · Family & People
குழந்தை
kuzhandhai
Child; baby
Beginnernoun
Definition
A young child or baby.
Example
பூங்காவில் குழந்தைகள் விளையாடுகின்றனர்.
Children are playing in the park.
Etymology
'குழந்தை' (kuzhandhai) is derived from Proto-Dravidian '*kuḻantai', meaning 'child' or 'baby'. It highlights the significance of children in Tamil societal norms.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in informal spoken contexts, particularly among parents and caregivers. It carries a nurturing connotation.