Bedeutung
To get a good reputation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Kudumba Gauravam' (Family Honor) is tied to this idiom. A child's 'good name' is seen as a reflection of the parents' upbringing. In countries like Canada, UK, and Singapore, the phrase is often used to encourage the younger generation to excel in academics to maintain the community's standing. Kings would perform 'Yagnas' or build temples specifically to 'earn a name' that would last for eternity (Nilaiyaana Peyar). In Chennai's IT hubs, 'Peyar Vānguthal' is often used during appraisal cycles to describe high-performing employees.
Always add 'Nalla'
While 'Peyar Vānguthal' is usually positive, adding 'Nalla' (Good) makes you sound more like a native speaker.
Don't use for objects
You can't 'earn a name' for a car or a phone. This idiom is strictly for people or groups of people.
Bedeutung
To get a good reputation.
Always add 'Nalla'
While 'Peyar Vānguthal' is usually positive, adding 'Nalla' (Good) makes you sound more like a native speaker.
Don't use for objects
You can't 'earn a name' for a car or a phone. This idiom is strictly for people or groups of people.
Use in Interviews
Using this phrase in a Tamil job interview shows you value integrity and long-term reputation over quick gains.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Peyar Vānguthal'.
அவன் தேர்வில் முதல் மதிப்பெண் பெற்று பள்ளிக்கு நல்ல _________.
In Tamil, to earn a reputation for an institution, we use 'பெயர் வாங்கினான்'.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'He earned a bad reputation'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ketta' means bad, so 'Ketta peyar vānginān' means he earned a bad reputation.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Situation: A scientist discovers a new planet.
A major discovery leads to international (உலகளவில்) reputation.
Complete the dialogue.
அம்மா: 'மகனே, நீ பெரியவனானதும் என்ன செய்வாய்?' மகன்: 'நான் நன்றாகப் படித்து நம் குடும்பத்திற்கு _________.'
The son promises to earn a name for the family.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Good vs. Bad Reputation
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenஅவன் தேர்வில் முதல் மதிப்பெண் பெற்று பள்ளிக்கு நல்ல _________.
In Tamil, to earn a reputation for an institution, we use 'பெயர் வாங்கினான்'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ketta' means bad, so 'Ketta peyar vānginān' means he earned a bad reputation.
Situation: A scientist discovers a new planet.
A major discovery leads to international (உலகளவில்) reputation.
அம்மா: 'மகனே, நீ பெரியவனானதும் என்ன செய்வாய்?' மகன்: 'நான் நன்றாகப் படித்து நம் குடும்பத்திற்கு _________.'
The son promises to earn a name for the family.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it implies a respectable fame. If it's just 'likes', use 'Prabalam' (famous).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'Ketta Peyar' (Bad name) or 'Kalangam' (Stain/Blemish).
No, in idioms it often means 'to receive' or 'to undergo'.
Yes, a company can earn a name for its quality or service.
Both are equally common. 'Eduthal' sounds slightly more like an achievement.
Say 'Naan peyar vaanga vendum'.
Yes, it is widely understood and used across all Tamil-speaking regions.
Yes, to describe the legacy they left behind.
It's a metaphor for the effort you 'pay' to get the reputation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
பெயர் எடுத்தல் (Peyar Eduthal)
synonymTo take/achieve a name.
பெயர் கெடுத்தல் (Peyar Keduthal)
contrastTo ruin a name.
புகழ் பெறுதல் (Pugazh Peruthal)
similarTo attain fame.
மதிப்பு சம்பாதித்தல் (Madhippu Sambādhithal)
builds onTo earn respect.
