Tamil · Emotions & Feelings
சோகம்
sogam
Sadness
Beginnernoun
Definition
The feeling of being unhappy.
Example
ஏன் சோகமாக இருக்கிறீர்கள்?
Why are you sad?
Etymology
The term 'சோகம்' (sogam) means 'sadness' and has deep connections to expressions of grief and melancholy in the Tamil language.
How & Where It’s Used
This word is used across both spoken and written forms, often accompanied by expressions of empathy and connection in both informal and formal settings.
Literary Heritage
Commonly found in songs and poetry that reflect on sorrow and loss.