Tamil · Daily Life
வார இறுதி
vaara irudhi
Weekend
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The end of the week, Saturday and Sunday.
Example
வார இறுதியில் கடற்கரை போவோம்.
At the weekend we go to the beach.
Etymology
The term 'வார இறுதி' (vaara irudhi) translates to 'weekend' and originates from the division of time into weeks, with cultural practices evolving around leisure at the week's end.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in spoken Tamil to discuss leisure plans and activities, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It has variations in usage across different regions.