Schedule & Booking

1. கோவில் திறக்கும் நேரம் என்ன?

   Kōvil tiṟakkum nēram eṉṉa?

   What time does the temple open?

   Usage

   Used to check temple opening hours. Many temples close in the afternoon before evening puja

   Grammar Note

   "Tirakkum" is the future/habitual form of "tirakku" (open). "Moodum neram?" (closing time?) is a useful companion question for temple visits.

2. ஒரு மேசை முன்பதிவு செய்யலாமா?

   Oru mēcai muṉpativu ceyyalāmā?

   Can I make a table reservation?

   Usage

   Used to make a dining reservation at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Munpadivu" = "mun" (before) + "padivu" (registration/record), meaning a reservation. "Padivu seyy" alone would mean "to register".

3. அடுத்த பேருந்து எப்போது?

   Aṭutta pēruntu eppōtu?

   When is the next bus?

   Usage

   Used at a bus stop to check when the next bus departs

   Grammar Note

   "Adudda" (next) is an adjective that precedes nouns. Substitute "rayil" (train) or "vimaanam" (airplane) for other transport modes.

4. திருச்சிக்கு ரயில் எத்தனை மணிக்கு புறப்படும்?

   Tiruccikku rayil ettaṉai maṇikku puṟappaṭum?

   What time does the train to Tiruchirappalli depart?

   Usage

   Used at a railway station to ask about the departure time of a train to Tiruchirappalli

   Grammar Note

   "Purappadum" is the habitual/future of "purappadu" (to depart). "Manikku" = "at [hour] o'clock." Indian Railways delays are common; always verify times.

5. இன்று கடை திறந்திருக்கிறதா?

   Iṉṟu kaṭai tiṟantirukkiṟatā?

   Is the shop open today?

   Usage

   Used to check whether a shop is open on a particular day, especially during festivals or Sundays

   Grammar Note

   "Tirandirukkiradu" = "tira" (open) + "irukkiradu" (there is/being) = "is (currently) open." This compound stative form is very common in Tamil.

6. நாளை காலை உணவு எத்தனை மணிக்கு சாப்பிடலாம்?

   Nāḷai kālai uṇavu ettaṉai maṇikku cāppiṭalām?

   What time can breakfast be had tomorrow morning?

   Usage

   Used at hotels or guesthouses to ask about the breakfast service start time

   Grammar Note

   "Naalai" (tomorrow) + "kaalai unavu" (breakfast, lit. morning food). "Caappidalam" = "can eat" with the permissive "-laam" suffix.

7. அந்த இடத்தில் எத்தனை நேரம் இருக்கலாம்?

   Anta iṭattil ettaṉai nēram irukkalām?

   How long can I stay at that place?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the allowed duration of stay at a tourist site or facility

   Grammar Note

   "Irukkalaam" = "iru" (be/stay) + "-laam" (permissive). "Ettanai neram" (how much time) is the standard Tamil phrase for duration questions.

8. இந்தப் பயணம் எவ்வளவு நேரம் ஆகும்?

   Intap payaṇam evvaḷavu nēram ākum?

   How long will this journey take?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the duration of a bus, train, or car journey

   Grammar Note

   "Evvalavu neram aakum?" (how long will it take?) is a very common Tamil phrase. "Aakum" means "will take/become" in the future tense.

9. இப்போது எத்தனை மணி?

   Ippōtu ettaṉai maṇi?

   What time is it now?

   Usage

   Basic phrase to ask the current time

   Grammar Note

   "Mani" means "bell/chime" in Tamil and is used as the unit for counting hours. E.g. "aindu mani" (5 o'clock), "pannirendu mani" (12 o'clock).

10. நாளை மறுநாள் கிடைக்குமா?

    Nāḷai maṟunāḷ kiṭaikkumā?

    Can I get it the day after tomorrow?

    Usage

    Used when asking about the availability date for an order or pickup, such as repairs or custom items

    Grammar Note

    "Naalai" (tomorrow) + "marunaal" (next day) = day after tomorrow. Tamil has a systematic time word series: "indru" (today), "neettru" (yesterday), "marunaal" (following day).

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