Tamil · Travel & Places
ஹோட்டல்
hottal
Hotel; restaurant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hotel — in Tamil Nadu, hotel also means a restaurant!
Example
கடலருகே ஹோட்டல் புக் செய்தோம்.
We booked a hotel by the sea.
Etymology
'ஹோட்டல்' (hottal) is derived from the English word 'hotel.' This adaptation occurred during colonial times, reflecting the influence of English on Tamil vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hottal' is primarily used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in urban and tourist areas for accommodation and dining.