Bedeutung
An easily understood description
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Tamil schools, students are encouraged to ask for 'thelivana vilakkam' if they don't understand. It is seen as a sign of a diligent student rather than a slow learner. In Sri Lanka, the word 'விளக்கம்' can sometimes be used to mean 'news' or 'information' in specific dialects, but 'தெளிவான விளக்கம்' remains the standard for clarity. In modern IT hubs like Chennai, 'clarity' is a buzzword. Managers often ask for a 'clear explanation' in status reports to avoid project delays. Ancient poets used the word 'Thelivu' to describe the state of a person who has attained wisdom. A wise person's speech is always a 'thelivana vilakkam'.
The '-aana' Rule
Remember that '-aana' is like the English '-ly' or '-ish' but for making adjectives. It's your best friend in Tamil.
Retroflex 'L'
Make sure to curl your tongue for 'ḷ' in 'Thelivana'. If you use a normal 'l', it might sound like a different word.
Bedeutung
An easily understood description
The '-aana' Rule
Remember that '-aana' is like the English '-ly' or '-ish' but for making adjectives. It's your best friend in Tamil.
Retroflex 'L'
Make sure to curl your tongue for 'ḷ' in 'Thelivana'. If you use a normal 'l', it might sound like a different word.
Thanking People
Saying 'தெளிவான விளக்கம், நன்றி!' (Clear explanation, thanks!) is a great way to sound like a polite native speaker.
Body Language
When receiving a clear explanation, a slight side-to-side head nod (the Indian head bobble) shows you are following along.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective form of 'clarity'.
ஆசிரியர் ஒரு _______ விளக்கம் கொடுத்தார்.
We need the adjective form 'தெளிவான' to describe the noun 'விளக்கம்'.
Which sentence means 'I need a clear explanation'?
Choose the correct Tamil sentence:
'Vendum' means 'want/need'. 'Thelivana vilakkam' is 'clear explanation'.
Match the Tamil words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase and its usage.
Complete the dialogue.
மாணவர்: ஐயா, இது புரியவில்லை. ஆசிரியர்: சரி, நான் _______ தருகிறேன்.
The teacher offers a clear explanation when the student doesn't understand.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Thelivana'
School
- • Lessons
- • Answers
- • Books
Work
- • Plans
- • Emails
- • Meetings
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenஆசிரியர் ஒரு _______ விளக்கம் கொடுத்தார்.
We need the adjective form 'தெளிவான' to describe the noun 'விளக்கம்'.
Choose the correct Tamil sentence:
'Vendum' means 'want/need'. 'Thelivana vilakkam' is 'clear explanation'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the core components of the phrase and its usage.
மாணவர்: ஐயா, இது புரியவில்லை. ஆசிரியர்: சரி, நான் _______ தருகிறேன்.
The teacher offers a clear explanation when the student doesn't understand.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes! 'Thelivana thannir' means clear/pure water.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a PhD thesis.
The opposite is 'Kuzhappamana vilakkam' (Confusing explanation).
Yes, that means 'clear speech'.
All the time, especially in courtroom dramas or police investigations.
Use the adverb: 'Thelivaga vilakku'.
Not exactly. 'Obvious' is 'Velippadayana'.
Yes, 'Thelivana padam' means a clear/sharp photo.
It is two separate words.
It's part of the adjectival suffix '-aana'.
You can say 'Thelivana manithar' to mean a clear-headed person.
Yes, often shortened to 'Theliva puriyuthu' (I understand clearly).
Verwandte Redewendungen
நேரடியான பதில்
similarDirect answer
சுருக்கமான விளக்கம்
specialized formBrief explanation
குழப்பமான பேச்சு
contrastConfusing speech
உண்மை விளக்கம்
builds onExplanation of truth
