Tamil · Common Verbs
வேண்டும்
vendum
To want; need
Beginnerverb
Definition
Expresses want or need; enakku vendum means I want.
Example
எனக்கு தமிழ் கற்க வேண்டும்.
I want to learn Tamil.
Etymology
'வேண்டும்' (vendum) stems from the root meaning to desire or need, indicating the expression of requirement or necessity. The term has developed to a foundational verb in conveying wants in Tamil.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in both informal and formal contexts, representing desires and needs in conversations, commands, and written expression.