Bedeutung
Entering into a formal legal contract.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Tamil business culture, an 'oppantham' is often preceded by a small ritual or an auspicious time (Nalla Neram). Signing a contract during 'Rahu Kaalam' is generally avoided. Actors 'signing' a film is a major news event. Fans often use the term 'ஒப்பந்தம்' to discuss their favorite star's next project. In villages, verbal agreements made in front of the 'Panchayat' (village council) are often considered as binding as a written 'oppantham'. The English word 'contract' is often used even when speaking Tamil, but 'oppantham' remains the standard in all formal documentation and news.
Use 'Sei' for Writing
Always use 'sei' in emails or formal letters. 'Pannu' will make you look unprofessional.
Not for Friends
Don't use this with friends unless you are being sarcastic or funny about a serious promise.
Bedeutung
Entering into a formal legal contract.
Use 'Sei' for Writing
Always use 'sei' in emails or formal letters. 'Pannu' will make you look unprofessional.
Not for Friends
Don't use this with friends unless you are being sarcastic or funny about a serious promise.
Passive Voice
In news, you will hear 'செய்யப்பட்டது' (was made). Learning this form will help you understand 90% of Tamil business news.
The Handshake
Even if you 'oppantham sei', a firm handshake (kai-kuluukku) is the cultural sign of a deal well made.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ஒப்பந்தம் செய்'.
நாங்கள் நேற்று புதிய வீட்டிற்கு _________.
The sentence uses 'நேற்று' (yesterday), so the past tense 'செய்தோம்' is correct.
Which situation is appropriate for 'ஒப்பந்தம் செய்'?
In which of these cases would you use the phrase?
Joining a company involves a formal employment contract.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த நிலத்தை வாங்கலாமா? B: சரி, நாம் நாளை _________.
Buying land requires a formal agreement.
Match the register to the sentence.
Match: 1. Formal, 2. Informal
'Sei' is formal, 'Pannu' is informal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Types of Agreements
Business
- • வேலை ஒப்பந்தம்
- • வர்த்தக ஒப்பந்தம்
Personal
- • வாடகை ஒப்பந்தம்
- • விற்பனை ஒப்பந்தம்
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenநாங்கள் நேற்று புதிய வீட்டிற்கு _________.
The sentence uses 'நேற்று' (yesterday), so the past tense 'செய்தோம்' is correct.
In which of these cases would you use the phrase?
Joining a company involves a formal employment contract.
A: இந்த நிலத்தை வாங்கலாமா? B: சரி, நாம் நாளை _________.
Buying land requires a formal agreement.
Match: 1. Formal, 2. Informal
'Sei' is formal, 'Pannu' is informal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly, yes. It's for any formal, legally-leaning agreement, including house rentals and sports.
In 'Tanglish' (Tamil-English mix), yes, it's very common in offices. But 'oppantham sei' is the pure Tamil version.
'Vaaku' is a verbal promise. 'Oppantham' is a formal, usually written, agreement.
You can say 'நான் ஒப்பந்தத்தில் கையெழுத்திட்டேன்' (I signed in the contract).
Not usually. Marriage is 'thirumanam'. However, a pre-nuptial agreement would be an 'oppantham'.
It is called 'வாடகை ஒப்பந்தம்' (Vaadakai oppantham).
Yes, 'அமைதி ஒப்பந்தம்' (Amaithi oppantham) is the standard term.
No, 'podu' (put) and 'kaiyeluthidu' (sign) are also used depending on the focus.
Not at all. It is the modern, standard term used in every Tamil newspaper today.
Use 'ஒப்பந்தத்தை மீறு' (Oppanthathai meeru).
Verwandte Redewendungen
கையெழுத்திடு
similarTo sign
உடன்படிக்கை
synonymTreaty/Agreement
வாக்கு கொடு
contrastTo give a word/promise
ஒப்பந்தத்தை மீறு
builds onTo break a contract
