Tamil · Travel & Places
சந்தை
sandhai
Market
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where goods are sold; Koyambedu is Asia's biggest flower market.
Example
அம்மா சந்தைக்கு போகிறார்.
Mom is going to the market.
Etymology
'சந்தை' (sandhai) stems from the Tamil word for 'market,' which historically referred to open areas for trade and commerce in village and urban settings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sandhai' is commonly used in informal contexts, particularly relating to local markets and trading. It is understood across all regions.