Significado
Better to do one thing well
Contexto cultural
The proverb reflects the 'Marutham' (agricultural) landscape of ancient Tamil geography. Deep ploughing was essential for the clay-heavy soils of the Kaveri delta. In traditional 'Gurukulams', students were expected to master one 'Sastra' (treatise) completely before moving to another, embodying this proverb. Successful Tamil entrepreneurs often cite this proverb when explaining why they focus on niche markets rather than competing in broad, crowded sectors. Proverbs (Pazhamozhi) are considered 'Nuggets of Truth' and are often used as titles for chapters in moral books like 'Pazhamozhi Naanooru'.
Use it for focus
Use this when you see someone multi-tasking and failing. It sounds very wise.
Don't over-formalize
Don't add '-ungal' or '-vum' to the end. Keep it as 'Uzhu'.
Significado
Better to do one thing well
Use it for focus
Use this when you see someone multi-tasking and failing. It sounds very wise.
Don't over-formalize
Don't add '-ungal' or '-vum' to the end. Keep it as 'Uzhu'.
The 'Zh' sound
Mastering the 'zh' in 'Uzhu' will make you sound like a native speaker.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
அகல உழுவதை விட ______ உழு.
The proverb is 'Akala uzhuvadhai vida aazha uzhu' (Plough deep rather than wide).
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A student is trying to learn 5 languages at once and failing.
The student is spreading themselves too thin (ploughing wide), so they need to focus on depth.
What is the figurative meaning of this proverb?
அகல உழுவதை விட ஆழ உழு - இதன் பொருள் என்ன?
It means quality (tharam) is more important than quantity (ennikkai).
Complete the dialogue with the correct proverb.
தந்தை: மகனே, எல்லாத் தொழிலிலும் கை வைக்காதே. ஒரு தொழிலைக் கற்றுக்கொள். மகன்: ஏன் அப்பா? தந்தை: ஏனென்றால், ________.
The father is advising the son to focus on one trade deeply rather than many superficially.
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Ayudas visuales
Wide vs. Deep Effort
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosஅகல உழுவதை விட ______ உழு.
The proverb is 'Akala uzhuvadhai vida aazha uzhu' (Plough deep rather than wide).
A student is trying to learn 5 languages at once and failing.
The student is spreading themselves too thin (ploughing wide), so they need to focus on depth.
அகல உழுவதை விட ஆழ உழு - இதன் பொருள் என்ன?
It means quality (tharam) is more important than quantity (ennikkai).
தந்தை: மகனே, எல்லாத் தொழிலிலும் கை வைக்காதே. ஒரு தொழிலைக் கற்றுக்கொள். மகன்: ஏன் அப்பா? தந்தை: ஏனென்றால், ________.
The father is advising the son to focus on one trade deeply rather than many superficially.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, it's almost never used for literal farming today. It's a universal metaphor for quality and focus.
Yes! It shows you value depth of knowledge and have a good grasp of Tamil culture.
The opposite concept is 'Akala-kaal vaippadhu' (placing feet too wide), which means being overly ambitious or greedy.
In the proverb, it is 'Akala' (adverb). 'Akalam' is the noun (width).
Frases relacionadas
ஒன்றே செய் நன்றே செய்
similarDo one thing, do it well.
ஆழம் தெரியாமல் காலை விடாதே
similarDon't step into water without knowing the depth.
எல்லாவற்றிலும் கை வைப்பது
contrastPutting a hand in everything.
சித்திரமும் கைப்பழக்கம்
builds onArt is mastered by practice.
