Tamil · Greetings & Phrases
பரவாயில்லை
paravaayillai
It's okay; no problem
Beginnerphrase
Definition
The easy-going reply to thanks or apologies — also means not bad!
Example
மன்னிக்கவும்! — பரவாயில்லை.
Sorry! — It's okay.
Etymology
'பரவாயில்லை' (paravaayillai) translates to 'It's okay' or 'No problem,' arising from the combination of 'பரவா' (paravaa) which means 'to be okay,' and 'இல்லை' (illai), meaning 'not.'
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is commonly used in informal spoken Tamil to reassure or comfort someone; it tends to foster friendly interactions.