200 Essential Tamil Words – Part 10: Vaangu (Buy, Borrow, or Obtain)
Welcome! I’m Meenakshi, your guide to Colloquial Tamil.
In this lesson, we continue the verbs section of our “200 Essential Tamil Words” series with an essential verb: “Vaangu” (வாங்கு) – meaning “buy, borrow, or obtain.”
This verb is widely used in daily Tamil conversations, and it can have multiple meanings depending on the context.
Let’s explore how to use “Vaangu” correctly in different tenses!
What Does “Vaangu” (வாங்கு) Mean?
“Vaangu” (வாங்கு) generally means “buy,” but it can also mean “borrow” or “obtain” depending on the situation.
✅ “Buy” → When purchasing something from a store or marketplace
✅ “Borrow” → When taking something temporarily
✅ “Obtain” → When acquiring something, not necessarily through payment
This versatility makes “Vaangu” an essential verb in Tamil for shopping, borrowing, and general transactions.
Present Tense Examples
✅ “I buy a book.”
👉 Naan Puththagam Vaangireen (நான் புத்தகம் வாங்குகிறேன்)
✅ “You buy a book.”
👉 Neenga Puththagam Vaangireenga (நீங்கள் புத்தகம் வாங்குகிறீர்கள்)
✅ “He/She buys a book.”
👉 Avanga Puththagam Vaangiraanga (அவர்கள் புத்தகம் வாங்குகிறார்கள்)
✅ “We buy a book.”
👉 Namma Puththagam Vaangiroom (நாம் புத்தகம் வாங்குகிறோம்)
Past Tense Examples
✅ “I bought a book.”
👉 Naan Puththagam Vaangineen (நான் புத்தகம் வாங்கினேன்)
✅ “You bought a book.”
👉 Neenga Puththagam Vaangineenga (நீங்கள் புத்தகம் வாங்கினீர்கள்)
✅ “He/She bought a book.”
👉 Avanga Puththagam Vaanginaanga (அவர்கள் புத்தகம் வாங்கினார்கள்)
✅ “We bought a book.”
👉 Namma Puththagam Vaanginoom (நாம் புத்தகம் வாங்கினோம்)
Important Note on Noun Usage
📌 “Puththagam” (புத்தகம்) means “book,” but in some Tamil sentences, it can change to “Puththagaththai” (புத்தகத்தை).
📌 This is due to grammatical case changes, but using “Puththagam” alone is still correct and understandable for beginners.
So, you can confidently use “Puththagam” in daily conversations!
Key Takeaways for Using “Vaangu” in Tamil
📌 “Vaangu” primarily means “buy” but can also mean “borrow” or “obtain” depending on the context.
📌 Present and past tense forms follow predictable patterns based on the subject.
📌 Certain nouns may undergo grammatical changes, but their base form is still widely understood.
By mastering “Vaangu”, you will improve your ability to express transactions, borrowing, and acquisitions fluently in Tamil!
Stay Tuned for the Next Word!
This is just one of the many essential Tamil verbs you’ll need for real conversations.
In the next lesson, we’ll introduce another key verb to improve your Tamil fluency!
See you in the next lesson! 😊
