Tamil · Body & Health
thalai
Head
The top part of the body; thalaivar means leader!
எனக்கு தலை வலிக்கிறது.
My head aches.
The word 'தலை' (thalai) originates from the Proto-Dravidian '*talai', meaning 'head'. It has been preserved in its meaning throughout Tamil history.
'தலை' (thalai) is used widely in both spoken and written contexts, formal and informal, often in discussions related to health or authority.