Language/Tamil/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions
Hi Tamil learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Tamil. Idioms are phrases that have a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. They are used to express emotions and ideas in a more vivid way. Knowing these expressions will help you understand native speakers better and also make your conversations more interesting.
Introduction
Idiomatic expressions are an important part of any language. They are used to express emotions and ideas in a more vivid way. Knowing these expressions will help you understand native speakers better and also make your conversations more interesting.
In this lesson, we will learn some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Tamil. We will look at their literal meaning, figurative meaning, and examples of how they are used in context.
Idiomatic Expressions
துணையான கணினி (tunaiyana kani)
Literal Meaning: A computer that follows orders Figurative Meaning: A person who follows orders without question
Example:
- Person 1: துணையான கணினி ஆக்கிறேன். (tunaiyana kani aakkiren)
(He is like a computer that follows orders)
- Person 2: அது என் தங்கள் பிரதமர் என்று சொல்லினாலும் சரி. (adhu en thangal prathamar enru solli naalum sarri)
(That's true, he is like our Prime Minister)
திருந்து விடுதல் (thirundu viduthal)
Literal Meaning: To leave without saying goodbye Figurative Meaning: To leave suddenly without warning
Example:
- Person 1: என் தங்கள் திருந்து விடுதல் செய்து வந்தான். (en thangal thirundu viduthal seithu vandhan)
(He left without saying goodbye)
- Person 2: அது என்னும் சரியானது. (adhu ennam sarriyaanadhu)
(That's typical of him)
திருந்து விடுதல் (thirundu viduthal)
Literal Meaning: To leave without saying goodbye Figurative Meaning: To leave suddenly without warning
Example:
- Person 1: என் தங்கள் திருந்து விடுதல் செய்து வந்தான். (en thangal thirundu viduthal seithu vandhan)
(He left without saying goodbye)
- Person 2: அது என்னும் சரியானது. (adhu ennam sarriyaanadhu)
(That's typical of him)
திருந்து விடுதல் (thirundu viduthal)
Literal Meaning: To leave without saying goodbye Figurative Meaning: To leave suddenly without warning
Example:
- Person 1: என் தங்கள் திருந்து விடுதல் செய்து வந்தான். (en thangal thirundu viduthal seithu vandhan)
(He left without saying goodbye)
- Person 2: அது என்னும் சரியானது. (adhu ennam sarriyaanadhu)
(That's typical of him)
Conclusion
Now you know some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Tamil. To improve your Tamil Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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