Tamil · Numbers & Time
நான்கு
naangu
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
காருக்கு நான்கு சக்கரங்கள்.
A car has four wheels.
Etymology
'நான்கு' (naangu) comes from the Proto-Dravidian form *nāɻku, reflecting its ancient roots in the Dravidian language family. The word is found in various South Indian languages, suggesting a shared etymology.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'naangu' appears in everyday speech and written materials, making it a staple across different regions in Tamil-speaking areas.