Bedeutung
Showing appreciation by clapping.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Clapping is often accompanied by 'Whistling' and 'Paper throwing' in theaters to show extreme love for a star. In 'Kummi' dance, women clap in a specific rhythm to keep time without any instruments. During the 'Ketti Melam' (loud drumming) when the groom ties the knot, guests don't usually clap; they throw yellow rice (Akshatai) as a blessing. Clapping is strictly done only at the end of a 'Kutcheri' (concert) to maintain the sanctity of the music.
The 'Th' Rule
Always remember to add the 'th' (த்) sound between Kaiyai and Thattu. It makes you sound like a native speaker.
Not for Anger
Never use this phrase to describe hitting someone in anger. It will be misunderstood as you being happy about the fight.
Bedeutung
Showing appreciation by clapping.
The 'Th' Rule
Always remember to add the 'th' (த்) sound between Kaiyai and Thattu. It makes you sound like a native speaker.
Not for Anger
Never use this phrase to describe hitting someone in anger. It will be misunderstood as you being happy about the fight.
Double it up
In Tamil, we often say 'தட்டி எழுப்பு' (thatti ezhuppu) to mean 'clap and wake them up'—metaphorically meaning to energize a crowd.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
பாடல் முடிந்தவுடன் ரசிகர்கள் ________ தட்டினார்கள்.
You clap with your hands (கையை), not your legs or head.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a crowd to clap?
Choose the correct option:
The suffix '-ungal' makes the command polite and respectful for a group.
Complete the dialogue.
அமுதா: 'நான் போட்டியில் வென்றுவிட்டேன்!' பாலு: 'அப்படியா? மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சி! உனக்காக நான் ________.'
Clapping is the natural response to someone winning a competition.
Match the phrase to the situation.
பலமான கைதட்டல் (Balamaana Kaithattal)
A 'strong clap' is given after a great speech.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenபாடல் முடிந்தவுடன் ரசிகர்கள் ________ தட்டினார்கள்.
You clap with your hands (கையை), not your legs or head.
Choose the correct option:
The suffix '-ungal' makes the command polite and respectful for a group.
அமுதா: 'நான் போட்டியில் வென்றுவிட்டேன்!' பாலு: 'அப்படியா? மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சி! உனக்காக நான் ________.'
Clapping is the natural response to someone winning a competition.
பலமான கைதட்டல் (Balamaana Kaithattal)
A 'strong clap' is given after a great speech.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIn casual Tamil, yes, it's often written as 'கைதட்டு' (Kaithattu). In formal grammar, it's 'கையைத் தட்டு'.
Yes, it is used for both rhythm and applause.
Generally, yes. It's better to remain silent or chant 'Om'.
There isn't a direct idiom for 'booing', but 'கூச்சலிடுதல்' (koochal-idudhal - making noise/shouting) is used negatively.
You say 'அவருக்கு ஒரு பலமான கைதட்டல் கொடுங்கள்' (Avarukku oru balamaana kaithattal kodungal).
Verwandte Redewendungen
கைதட்டல்
synonymApplause (noun)
கரகோஷம்
formal variantRoar of hands
ஊக்குவித்தல்
similarTo encourage
பாராட்டுதல்
similarTo praise
விசில் அடித்தல்
builds onTo whistle
