Bedeutung
Asking for someone's name informally.
Kultureller Hintergrund
People often use initials before their name. If someone says 'My name is P. Kumar', the 'P' is likely their father's name (e.g., Pandian). The dialect in Jaffna is more formal and uses different possessive markers like 'Unrai'. However, 'Un peyar enna' is still widely understood. In countries like Singapore or Canada, younger generations might use 'Un peyar enna?' more freely even with slightly older cousins, reflecting a shift toward more casual Western social norms. In villages, asking a name is often followed by 'Nee entha ooru?' (Which is your hometown?), as identity is deeply tied to ancestral land.
The 'Per' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local in Chennai, say 'Un per enna?' instead of the full 'Peyar'.
The Respect Rule
If the person has even one grey hair, play it safe and use 'Ungal' instead of 'Un'.
Bedeutung
Asking for someone's name informally.
The 'Per' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local in Chennai, say 'Un per enna?' instead of the full 'Peyar'.
The Respect Rule
If the person has even one grey hair, play it safe and use 'Ungal' instead of 'Un'.
Smile while asking
In Tamil culture, a smile makes the informal 'Un' sound friendly rather than demanding.
Initials Matter
Don't be surprised if someone gives you their name as 'A.K. Raman'. They are giving you their initials first.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to ask a friend their name.
உன் ______ என்ன?
'பெயர்' (Peyar) means name. 'ஊர்' means hometown and 'வீடு' means house.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask an ELDER their name?
Select the correct form:
'உங்கள்' (Ungal) is the formal/respectful version of 'your'.
Complete the dialogue between two new friends.
A: வணக்கம்! உன் பெயர் என்ன? B: வணக்கம்! ______ பெயர் ரவி.
'என்' (En) means 'My'.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. உன் பெயர் என்ன? 2. உங்கள் பெயர் என்ன?
Informal for children, formal for teachers.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Informal vs. Formal
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenஉன் ______ என்ன?
'பெயர்' (Peyar) means name. 'ஊர்' means hometown and 'வீடு' means house.
Select the correct form:
'உங்கள்' (Ungal) is the formal/respectful version of 'your'.
A: வணக்கம்! உன் பெயர் என்ன? B: வணக்கம்! ______ பெயர் ரவி.
'என்' (En) means 'My'.
1. உன் பெயர் என்ன? 2. உங்கள் பெயர் என்ன?
Informal for children, formal for teachers.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenTamil is a zero-copula language. Identity is implied by putting the subject and the question word together.
No! That would be very rude. Use 'Ungal peyar enna?' instead.
'Peyar' is the formal/written form. 'Per' is the colloquial/spoken form.
Say 'En peyar [Your Name]'.
Yes, it is the informal second-person singular possessive.
Yes, that is a very common way to ask without using any pronoun at all.
When in doubt, always use the formal 'Ungal'. It's better to be too polite than rude.
Usually, yes. 'Enna un peyar?' is possible but sounds very emphatic or poetic.
Yes, though the accent and some small grammar bits might differ, it is perfectly understood.
No, for objects you would ask 'Idhu enna?' (What is this?).
'Unnudaiya' is the full, formal version of 'Un'. It's rarely used in casual speech.
In Tamil Nadu, it's very common and friendly to ask names in social settings.
Verwandte Redewendungen
உங்கள் பெயர் என்ன?
specialized formWhat is your name? (Formal)
உன் ஊர் எது?
similarWhich is your hometown?
உன் வயது என்ன?
similarWhat is your age?
உன்னை எப்படி கூப்பிடலாம்?
similarHow can I call you?
யார் நீ?
contrastWho are you?
உன் விபரம் என்ன?
builds onWhat are your details?
