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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Tamil

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
நீங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் பேசுகிறீர்களா?
"Do you speak English?" in Tamil · say it like nee-ngal aan-gilam paesa-ki-ree-nga-laa

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Tamil is நீங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் பேசுகிறீர்களா?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

நீங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் பேசுமா?
A more casual way to ask.
ஆங்கிலம் பேசுகிறீர்களா?
A slightly more formal version.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can ask this to friends, colleagues, or anyone you meet.

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Examples in Tamil

TamilEnglish
நீங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் பேசுகிறீர்களா?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'you' in Tamil, which is 'நீங்கள்' for formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear நீங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் பேசுகிறீர்களா?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Tamil with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'நீங்கள்' and 'நீ'?

'நீங்கள்' is formal or plural, while 'நீ' is informal and singular.

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