* Internet is a relatively new concept: The internet is a recent invention, and Tamil, like many other languages, doesn't have a traditional word for it.
* Technical terms are often borrowed: Many technical terms in Tamil are borrowed from English or other languages.
Here are some options you could use:
* இணையம் (Inaiyaam): This is the most common and widely understood term. It's a direct translation of "internet," based on the idea of things being connected.
* உலக வலை (Ulaga Valai): This translates to "world web," emphasizing the global reach of the internet.
* வலைப்பின்னல் (Valaippinnal): This means "web-weaving," highlighting the interconnectedness of the internet.
* மின்னணு தகவல் பரிமாற்றம் (Minnanu Thagaval Parimaattaram): This translates to "electronic information exchange," which is a more descriptive term.
The best word to use depends on the context and your audience.