Bedeutung
Reacting to negative information
Kultureller Hintergrund
Delivering bad news is often delayed until the recipient is in a 'safe' state (sitting down, having water). Traditional families might use the term 'Asubam' (inauspicious) instead of 'Ketta' to describe news related to rituals or timing. The word 'Seithi' is sometimes replaced by 'Vithayam' (matter/subject) in casual speech, but 'Ketta seithi' remains the standard for news. The 'Ketta Seithi' trope is a staple for dramatic interval blocks in movies.
Use 'Aiyyo'
Adding 'Aiyyo' before 'Ketta seithi' makes your reaction sound much more natural and native.
Don't over-use
If you call every minor inconvenience a 'Ketta seithi', it might sound overly dramatic. Use it for actual news.
Bedeutung
Reacting to negative information
Use 'Aiyyo'
Adding 'Aiyyo' before 'Ketta seithi' makes your reaction sound much more natural and native.
Don't over-use
If you call every minor inconvenience a 'Ketta seithi', it might sound overly dramatic. Use it for actual news.
Formal alternative
In emails, use 'Varuthamana seithi' (Regrettable news) to sound more professional.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'news'.
இது ஒரு கெட்ட ______.
'Seithi' means news. 'Varthai' means word, 'Padam' means movie, and 'Sappadu' means food.
Which phrase means 'Very bad news'?
Choose the best option:
'Migavum' means 'very'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: என் நாய் இறந்துவிட்டது. (My dog died.) B: _________.
The correct response to a death is to acknowledge the bad news and express sadness.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You hear that your favorite shop is closing down.
A shop closing is generally considered negative news for a fan.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenஇது ஒரு கெட்ட ______.
'Seithi' means news. 'Varthai' means word, 'Padam' means movie, and 'Sappadu' means food.
Choose the best option:
'Migavum' means 'very'.
A: என் நாய் இறந்துவிட்டது. (My dog died.) B: _________.
The correct response to a death is to acknowledge the bad news and express sadness.
Situation: You hear that your favorite shop is closing down.
A shop closing is generally considered negative news for a fan.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt can be both. Context determines if it's 'a piece of bad news' or 'bad news' in general.
No, you would say 'Ketta padam' (Bad movie). 'Seithi' is only for information/news.
Say 'Ennidam oru ketta seithi irukkirathu' or more simply 'Oru ketta seithi'.
Not at all. It is a factual description of the news. However, your tone should be sympathetic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
நல்ல செய்தி
contrastGood news
துக்க செய்தி
specialized formSad news / News of death
முக்கிய செய்தி
similarImportant news / Breaking news
மோசமான செய்தி
similarTerrible news
