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Tamil words for kids — படச் சொற்கள்
Here are 46 simple Tamil words for children, each with a picture, its English meaning and the letters it is made of. Start with Level 1 (two letters) and move up. Practise them with sound in the Reading section of the app.
Level 1 — 2 letters
Level 2 — 3 letters
Level 3 — 4 or more letters
Cover the picture, let your child read the word, then uncover the picture to check. Celebrate every word!
Questions about Tamil words for kids
What are the first Tamil words a child should learn?
Short two-letter words with clear pictures are best to start: ஆடு (goat), மீன் (fish), பூனை (cat), நாய் (dog), இலை (leaf), வீடு (house) and நிலா (moon). Then move on to three-letter words like மரம் (tree) and பந்து (ball).
What are the names of animals in Tamil?
Some animal names in Tamil: ஆடு (goat), மான் (deer), மீன் (fish), பூனை (cat), நாய் (dog), எலி (rat), பசு (cow), யானை (elephant), கிளி (parrot), ஆமை (tortoise), கோழி (hen), பாம்பு (snake), முயல் (rabbit), தவளை (frog), குதிரை (horse), கரடி (bear), மயில் (peacock), வாத்து (duck), சிங்கம் (lion), குரங்கு (monkey), ஒட்டகம் (camel).
How can I help my child read Tamil words?
Point to each letter and say its sound, then blend the sounds together: ஆ + டு = ஆடு. Start with two-letter words, use pictures, and practise a few words every day. The Reading section of the Learn Tamil app does this letter by letter with sound.