Tamil · Work & Business
தொழிற்சாலை
thozhirchaalai
Factory
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A building where goods are made with machines.
Example
தாத்தா தொழிற்சாலையில் வேலை செய்தார்.
Grandpa worked in a factory.
Etymology
'தொழிற்சாலை' (thozhirchaalai) is a compound word formed from 'தொழில்' (thozhil) meaning industry or trade, and 'சாலை' (chaalai) meaning place or house. This term has evolved in modern Tamil to define industrial complexes or factories.
How & Where It’s Used
Typically used in formal registers, particularly in discussions about economics, employment, and industrial sectors. Used in both spoken and written forms, particularly in urban and industrial regions of Tamil Nadu.