Tamil · Travel & Places
பேருந்து
perundhu
Bus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large road vehicle; everyday Tamil just says bus.
Example
பேருந்தில் வேலைக்கு போகிறேன்.
I take the bus to work.
Etymology
'பேருந்து' (perundhu) combines 'பெரு' (peru), meaning 'big,' and 'எந்து' (endhu), which relates to vehicles. It historically indicates large buses used for public transport.
How & Where It’s Used
'Perundhu' is widely used in spoken and written Tamil, usually in informal and formal settings alike. It has standard usage across Tamil Nadu and among Tamil speakers in Sri Lanka.