Tamil · Adjectives
ilam
Young
Not old, in an early stage of life.
அவன் இன்னும் இளமையாக இருக்கிறான்.
He is still young.
The adjective 'இளம்' (ilam) is derived from the root 'இளம்' (ilam), meaning young or youthful, a term that has sustained its relevance in Tamil over centuries.
'Ilam' is applicable in informal and formal contexts, frequently used in spoken Tamil when referring to youth or relations, and is also used in literature.