Tamil · Nature & Environment
மழை
mazhai
Rain
Beginnernoun
Definition
Rain — awaited, celebrated, and sung about in Tamil.
Example
மழை பெய்கிறது, குடை எடுங்கள்.
It is raining, take an umbrella.
Etymology
The term 'மழை' (mazhai) comes from the Proto-Dravidian '*mai', meaning 'to rain'. Its essential meaning as rain has been preserved throughout its linguistic history.
How & Where It’s Used
'மழை' (mazhai) is commonly used in day-to-day spoken Tamil, as well as in written texts. It captures both formal and informal contexts, particularly during the monsoon seasons.
Literary Heritage
The concept of 'மழை' (mazhai) is a significant theme in Tamil literature, often symbolizing fertility and renewal, and appears in numerous poems and songs.