Tamil · Common Verbs
kaadhalikka
To love
To love romantically; kaadhal is the great theme of Tamil poetry.
நான் உன்னை காதலிக்கிறேன்.
I love you.
'காதலிக்க' (kaadhalikka) derives from the root word for love ('காதல்', kaadhal), expressing the emotional act of loving or affection.
'காதலிக்க' is used in informal and poetic contexts, often associated with romantic themes both in spoken and written Tamil.
It appears frequently in Tamil poetry and songs, celebrating love and affection.