Tamil · Emotions & Feelings
நம்பிக்கை
nambikkai
Hope; trust
Beginnernoun
Definition
The feeling that something good will happen, and trust in others.
Example
நம்பிக்கையை இழக்காதே.
Don't lose hope.
Etymology
'நம்பிக்கை' (nambikkai) is derived from the root 'நம்ப', meaning belief or trust. It has developed over centuries as a key emotional concept in Tamil culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'நம்பிக்கை' is used in both spoken and written forms, often in discussions about faith, optimism, and relationships. It retains its meaning across different Tamil dialects.