Tamil · Adjectives
periya
Big
Of great size; periyar means the great one.
அவர்கள் பெரிய வீட்டில் வசிக்கிறார்கள்.
They live in a big house.
The term 'பெரிய' (periya) has its origin in the Middle Tamil word 'பெரு' (peru), meaning great or large. It reflects the linguistic evolution of size-related descriptors in Tamil.
This adjective is commonly used in both informal and formal settings, suitable for spoken and written Tamil across various social contexts.