However, there are other words that can also translate to "shop" depending on the context:
* சந்தை (sandai) - This translates to "market" or "marketplace" and can refer to a collection of shops.
* வணிக மையம் (vanika maiyam) - This translates to "commercial center" and can be used for large shopping malls or complexes.
* கூடம் (kootum) - This translates to "store" or "warehouse" and can refer to a larger shop that sells goods in bulk.
The best translation will depend on the specific context of the Tamil sentence or conversation.