However, here are some ways to express the sound and action of coughing in Tamil:
Onomatopoeia:
* கக்க (kakka): A general onomatopoeia for coughing.
* சீ (see): Used for a lighter, more dry cough.
* கோ (ko): For a deeper, more forceful cough.
Descriptive words:
* இருமல் (irumal): This is the most common word for "cough".
* சளி (sali): Means "phlegm" but can also refer to a cough with phlegm.
* கபம் (kabam): Similar to "sali", referring to phlegm and cough.
Example Phrases:
* அவன் கக்கறான் (avan kakkaran): He is coughing.
* எனக்கு இருமல் வருது (enakku irumal varuthu): I have a cough.
* நான் சளி பிடிச்சுருக்கேன் (naan sali pidichchurukeen): I have a cough with phlegm.
The specific Tamil phrase you'd use depends on the context and the specific type of cough you're describing.