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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tamil Tamil] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some common Tamil idiomatic expressions. Understanding idioms is essential to becoming fluent in any language as they are frequently used in daily conversation. Idioms are phrases that have a figurative meaning that is different from their literal meaning. | |||
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== | == What are idiomatic expressions? == | ||
Idiomatic expressions are groups of words that, when taken together, have a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of each individual word. Tamil, like any other language, is full of such expressions. Learning idiomatic expressions will not only make your Tamil more colourful, it will also help you to better understand the language. | |||
=== | == Idiomatic expressions in Tamil == | ||
Here are some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Tamil: | |||
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| அவனுக்கு தாவேறாது, செங்கீராது || Avanukku thaaveradhu, sengiraadhu || He can't wait, he's burning up | |||
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| கீழ்காலை நஷ்டம் || Keelkālai naṣṭam || Loss incurred in the morning (implying a lack of focus) | |||
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| பின்னரே பார்க்கலாம் || Piṉṉarē pārkkalām || We'll see later | |||
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| கறவை பறக்காது || KaraVAi paṟakkātu|| The bird cannot fly (to imply a helpless situation) | |||
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| வைத்திருந்து வாய் பயமாக || Vickthirundhu vai payamāga || Fear as though bitten by the mouth that fed them (to imply ungratefulness) | |||
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| ஒளிமாறி உடையவன் || Oḷimāṟi uḍaiyavan || One who wears a veil (implying dishonesty) | |||
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== Examples in context == | |||
Let's see these idiomatic expressions being used in context: | |||
* Person 1: அவனுக்கு தாவேறாது, செங்கீராது (Avanukku thaaveradhu, sengiraadhu - He can't wait, he's burning up) | |||
* Person 2: அவன் வந்து இப்போது வேறொரு முறை தாவேற முடியாது (Avan vandhu ipothu veraoru murai thaavera mudiyadhu - He can't wait any longer) | |||
Here, person 1 uses the idiom to describe someone who is impatient and eager. In response, person 2 uses another idiomatic expression to say that the person is unable to wait any longer. | |||
* Person 1: பின்னரே பார்க்கலாம் (Piṉṉarē pārkkalām - We'll see later) | |||
* Person 2: அதனால் நம்மை சந்திக்க வேண்டும் (Adhanāl nammai sandhikka vendum - That's why we need to meet later) | |||
Here, person 1 uses a common idiomatic expression to suggest that they'll decide later, where person 2 responds by agreeing and giving additional context why they have to meet later. | |||
=== | == Conclusion == | ||
Tamil idiomatic expressions are important to understand because they can add colour and nuance to your daily conversations with native speakers. Remember to practice using these expressions, as it will help you remember them better. To improve your Tamil vocabulary further, check out the [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tamil Tamil Vocabulary] on Polyglot Club. And if you want to practice with native speakers, be sure to [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=125 find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tamil/question questions] you have. | |||
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Tamil Vocabulary - Idiomatic expressions
Hi Tamil learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some common Tamil idiomatic expressions. Understanding idioms is essential to becoming fluent in any language as they are frequently used in daily conversation. Idioms are phrases that have a figurative meaning that is different from their literal meaning.
What are idiomatic expressions?
Idiomatic expressions are groups of words that, when taken together, have a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of each individual word. Tamil, like any other language, is full of such expressions. Learning idiomatic expressions will not only make your Tamil more colourful, it will also help you to better understand the language.
Idiomatic expressions in Tamil
Here are some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Tamil:
| Tamil | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| அவனுக்கு தாவேறாது, செங்கீராது | Avanukku thaaveradhu, sengiraadhu | He can't wait, he's burning up |
| கீழ்காலை நஷ்டம் | Keelkālai naṣṭam | Loss incurred in the morning (implying a lack of focus) |
| பின்னரே பார்க்கலாம் | Piṉṉarē pārkkalām | We'll see later |
| கறவை பறக்காது | KaraVAi paṟakkātu | The bird cannot fly (to imply a helpless situation) |
| வைத்திருந்து வாய் பயமாக | Vickthirundhu vai payamāga | Fear as though bitten by the mouth that fed them (to imply ungratefulness) |
| ஒளிமாறி உடையவன் | Oḷimāṟi uḍaiyavan | One who wears a veil (implying dishonesty) |
Examples in context
Let's see these idiomatic expressions being used in context:
- Person 1: அவனுக்கு தாவேறாது, செங்கீராது (Avanukku thaaveradhu, sengiraadhu - He can't wait, he's burning up)
- Person 2: அவன் வந்து இப்போது வேறொரு முறை தாவேற முடியாது (Avan vandhu ipothu veraoru murai thaavera mudiyadhu - He can't wait any longer)
Here, person 1 uses the idiom to describe someone who is impatient and eager. In response, person 2 uses another idiomatic expression to say that the person is unable to wait any longer.
- Person 1: பின்னரே பார்க்கலாம் (Piṉṉarē pārkkalām - We'll see later)
- Person 2: அதனால் நம்மை சந்திக்க வேண்டும் (Adhanāl nammai sandhikka vendum - That's why we need to meet later)
Here, person 1 uses a common idiomatic expression to suggest that they'll decide later, where person 2 responds by agreeing and giving additional context why they have to meet later.
Conclusion
Tamil idiomatic expressions are important to understand because they can add colour and nuance to your daily conversations with native speakers. Remember to practice using these expressions, as it will help you remember them better. To improve your Tamil vocabulary further, check out the Tamil Vocabulary on Polyglot Club. And if you want to practice with native speakers, be sure to find native speakers and ask them any questions you have.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎