Bedeutung
Common way to say goodbye (literally 'I will come')
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Amangalam' (inauspiciousness) is so strong that even if someone is leaving for a long time, they will still say 'Varugiren'. It's a way to keep the relationship alive. In Sri Lanka, the phrase is equally common, but the pronunciation might be slightly more formal or 'pure' (Senthu varukiren) in certain regions like Jaffna. Among the diaspora in the UK, USA, or Canada, 'Varugiren' is often the last bit of Tamil that remains in a conversation, even if the rest is in English. In a Tamil business context, saying 'Varugiren' is better than 'Bye' as it shows respect for the local culture and implies a long-term business relationship.
The 'Poittu' Secret
If you want to sound 100% like a local, always say 'Poittu varen' instead of just 'Varugiren'. It's the most natural way to leave.
The Funeral Rule
Never say 'Varugiren' at a funeral. Just nod and leave. It's the only time being silent is more polite than being verbal.
Bedeutung
Common way to say goodbye (literally 'I will come')
The 'Poittu' Secret
If you want to sound 100% like a local, always say 'Poittu varen' instead of just 'Varugiren'. It's the most natural way to leave.
The Funeral Rule
Never say 'Varugiren' at a funeral. Just nod and leave. It's the only time being silent is more polite than being verbal.
Permission to Leave
In very traditional settings, people don't just say 'I'm leaving'. They ask 'Varட்டுமா?' (Varattuma? - May I come/leave?). The host then says 'Poittu va' (Go and come).
Teste dich selbst
You are leaving your friend's house after dinner. What is the most polite thing to say?
நண்பா, நான் ________.
'Varugiren' is the polite way to say goodbye. 'Pogiren' is too final, and the others mean 'sleeping' or 'eating'.
Complete the phone conversation.
A: சரி, நாளைக்கு பார்க்கலாம். B: நிச்சயமாக, ________.
When someone says 'See you tomorrow,' the standard response is 'Varugiren' (I'm leaving/coming).
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
1. Poittu varen 2. Sendru varugiren 3. Varen
'Poittu varen' is standard colloquial, 'Sendru varugiren' is formal, and 'Varen' is casual.
Fill in the blank with the correct plural form for a family leaving a party.
நாங்கள் ________.
'Varugirom' is the first-person plural form ('We are coming/leaving').
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Varugiren vs. Pogiren
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenநண்பா, நான் ________.
'Varugiren' is the polite way to say goodbye. 'Pogiren' is too final, and the others mean 'sleeping' or 'eating'.
A: சரி, நாளைக்கு பார்க்கலாம். B: நிச்சயமாக, ________.
When someone says 'See you tomorrow,' the standard response is 'Varugiren' (I'm leaving/coming).
1. Poittu varen 2. Sendru varugiren 3. Varen
'Poittu varen' is standard colloquial, 'Sendru varugiren' is formal, and 'Varen' is casual.
நாங்கள் ________.
'Varugirom' is the first-person plural form ('We are coming/leaving').
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it can also literally mean 'I am coming' (e.g., 'I am coming to your house now'). Context is key.
Yes, 'Bye' is very common in cities, but using 'Varugiren' shows a much deeper respect for the culture.
'Varen' is the casual, spoken shortcut. 'Varugiren' is the standard, grammatically complete form.
It's a cultural superstition. 'Going' sounds final, like death. 'Coming' sounds like a promise to return.
Yes, 'Varugiren' is perfectly appropriate for a professional setting.
Use the plural form: 'Varugirom' (வருகிறோம்).
Most people still say 'Varugiren' out of habit and politeness, even if the 'return' is metaphorical.
A slight nod of the head or a 'Vanakkam' (folded hands) in formal settings often accompanies the word.
All the time! It's the standard way characters end scenes when leaving a room.
In a semi-formal email, you can end with 'Varugiren,' but 'Nandri' (Thank you) is more common as a sign-off.
Verwandte Redewendungen
போயிட்டு வரேன்
similarI'll go and come back
சென்று வருகிறேன்
specialized formI shall take my leave
விடைபெறுகிறேன்
synonymI take my leave
பார்க்கலாம்
similarLet's see/See you
வரேன்
specialized formI'm off
