Tamil · Common Verbs
வேலை செய்ய
velai seiya
To work
Beginnerverb
Definition
To do a job, literally to do work.
Example
பெரிய நிறுவனத்தில் வேலை செய்கிறேன்.
I work at a big company.
Etymology
'வேலை செய்ய' (velai seiya) translates to 'to work' and derives from the Tamil word 'வேலை' (velai, meaning work) combined with 'செய்ய' (seiya, to do).
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is primarily used in formal contexts, such as professional and academic environments. It is common in both spoken and written Tamil.