Tamil · Adjectives
pazhaiya
Old (things)
Having existed for a long time.
பழைய கோவில்கள் அழகானவை.
The old temples are beautiful.
The word 'பழைய' (pazhaiya) comes from the root 'பழ' (pazh), referring to age or antiquity. It represents the historical continuity in Tamil language regarding age-related descriptors.
'Pazhaiya' is used in both spoken and written Tamil, applicable in both formal and informal situations, typically used to refer to old objects or traditions.