المعنى
Informal term for cash.
خلفية ثقافية
Money is often referred to as 'Lakshmi' (the Goddess of Wealth) in homes, but 'Thuttu' on the streets. This duality shows the sacred vs. profane view of currency. In Chennai, 'Thuttu' is often pronounced with a very sharp 'T' and is a staple of the local dialect, often appearing in 'Gana' songs. Villains often use the word 'Thuttu' to sound more menacing or greedy, while heroes use it to show they are 'men of the people'. While used, 'Saththam' or 'Kaasu' is sometimes preferred over 'Thuttu', which is seen as more of an Indian Tamil slang.
Sound like a local
Use 'Thuttu' when you want to show you're not just a tourist, but someone who knows the street vibe.
Avoid in Interviews
Never say 'Enakku nalla thuttu venum' in a job interview. It sounds greedy and unprofessional.
المعنى
Informal term for cash.
Sound like a local
Use 'Thuttu' when you want to show you're not just a tourist, but someone who knows the street vibe.
Avoid in Interviews
Never say 'Enakku nalla thuttu venum' in a job interview. It sounds greedy and unprofessional.
The 'Annan' Rule
It's perfectly fine to use 'Thuttu' with auto drivers or small shop owners you call 'Annan'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the appropriate slang for money.
அண்ணே, ஒரு டீ எவ்வளவு _______?
When asking for the price of tea in a shop, 'thuttu' is the natural slang.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal bank meeting?
Choose the correct sentence:
Formal settings require 'Panam' and formal verb endings like 'thevaipadugiradhu'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Friend A: மச்சி, சினிமாவுக்கு போலாமா? Friend B: இல்லடா, என்கிட்ட _______ இல்ல.
The context of going to a movie implies needing money.
Match the word to the setting.
1. துட்டு (Thuttu) 2. நிதி (Nidhi)
Thuttu is for markets; Nidhi is for formal/government contexts.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Money Words by Formality
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينஅண்ணே, ஒரு டீ எவ்வளவு _______?
When asking for the price of tea in a shop, 'thuttu' is the natural slang.
Choose the correct sentence:
Formal settings require 'Panam' and formal verb endings like 'thevaipadugiradhu'.
Friend A: மச்சி, சினிமாவுக்கு போலாமா? Friend B: இல்லடா, என்கிட்ட _______ இல்ல.
The context of going to a movie implies needing money.
1. துட்டு (Thuttu) 2. நிதி (Nidhi)
Thuttu is for markets; Nidhi is for formal/government contexts.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةNot necessarily rude, but very informal. It's like 'dough' in English.
Yes, but it usually implies 'cash' rather than bank balances.
Less common than in India; Sri Lankans prefer 'Kaasu'.
It's an uncountable noun in slang, but 'Thuttugal' is grammatically possible though rare.
عبارات ذات صلة
காசு
synonymCoin/Money
பணம்
synonymMoney
சில்லறை
similarSmall change
வெள்ளை
slangWhite/Silver
மேட்டர்
slangIssue/Money
