Tamil · Work & Business
அலுவலகம்
aluvalagam
Office
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
ஒன்பது மணிக்கு அலுவலகம் போவேன்.
I go to the office at nine.
Etymology
'அலுவலகம்' (aluvalagam) is derived from 'அலுவலு' (office) and 'கம்' (place), indicating a specific area for performing administrative tasks. Its development coincides with the modernization of workplace terminology.
How & Where It’s Used
'அலுவலகம்' is used in formal contexts related to work and business, particularly in written formats and professional dialogue. It is understood across various Tamil dialects.