B1 Expression Neutral

அது பரவாயில்லை

அத பரவயலல

That is okay

Practícalo

Significado

Used to say something is fine or no problem

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Contexto cultural

In Tamil households, guests are expected to decline food at least once or twice out of politeness. Using 'Paravāyillai' is the key tool in this social dance. In Sri Lanka, the phrase is used similarly, but the accent might place more emphasis on the 'illai' part. The contraction 'Paravālla' is also widely used in Jaffna Tamil. In modern IT hubs like Chennai or Bangalore, 'Paravāyillai' is often mixed with English. You might hear 'It's okay, paravālla' in the same sentence. The phrase is often used by 'cool' protagonists to show they are unbothered by threats or minor accidents, reinforcing a stoic hero archetype.

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Sound like a local

Always use 'Paravālla' instead of the full 'Paravāyillai' in casual conversation. It sounds much more natural.

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Tone matters

If you say 'Paravāyillai' with a flat tone and a sigh, it means you are actually annoyed. Smile to show you really mean 'it's okay'!

Significado

Used to say something is fine or no problem

🎯

Sound like a local

Always use 'Paravālla' instead of the full 'Paravāyillai' in casual conversation. It sounds much more natural.

⚠️

Tone matters

If you say 'Paravāyillai' with a flat tone and a sigh, it means you are actually annoyed. Smile to show you really mean 'it's okay'!

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The 'No' dance

When offered something, say 'Paravāyillai' first even if you want it. Wait for them to ask again before saying yes!

Ponte a prueba

Someone accidentally steps on your foot and says 'Sorry!'. What is the most natural response?

Stranger: 'Sorry!' You: _______

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Paravāyillai' is the standard way to accept an apology. 'Nandri' means thanks, and 'Mannikkavum' is what you say when *you* make a mistake.

Complete the dialogue to politely decline the offer.

Friend: 'Do you want more coffee?' You: 'No, _______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

'Illai, paravāyillai' is the polite way to say 'No, it's okay.'

Match the usage of 'Paravāyillai' to the correct context.

Context: You just watched a movie that was neither good nor bad.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: c

When used to describe the quality of something, it means 'average' or 'not bad.'

Fill in the blank with the correct spoken contraction.

அது _______, விடுங்க. (It's okay, leave it.)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

'Paravālla' is the common spoken contraction of 'Paravāyillai.'

Which sentence means 'Is it okay if I come tomorrow?'

Choose the correct Tamil translation:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

Adding '-ā' to 'paravāyillai' turns it into a question: 'Is it okay?'.

🎉 Puntuación: /5

Ayudas visuales

Three Faces of Paravāyillai

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Forgiving

  • • Bumping into someone
  • • Late for a meeting
  • • Spilling water
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Declining

  • • More food
  • • Offer of a ride
  • • Help with bags
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Evaluating

  • • Average movie
  • • Decent weather
  • • Okay exam results

Banco de ejercicios

5 ejercicios
Someone accidentally steps on your foot and says 'Sorry!'. What is the most natural response? Choose A1

Stranger: 'Sorry!' You: _______

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Paravāyillai' is the standard way to accept an apology. 'Nandri' means thanks, and 'Mannikkavum' is what you say when *you* make a mistake.

Complete the dialogue to politely decline the offer. dialogue_completion A2

Friend: 'Do you want more coffee?' You: 'No, _______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

'Illai, paravāyillai' is the polite way to say 'No, it's okay.'

Match the usage of 'Paravāyillai' to the correct context. situation_matching B1

Context: You just watched a movie that was neither good nor bad.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: c

When used to describe the quality of something, it means 'average' or 'not bad.'

Fill in the blank with the correct spoken contraction. Fill Blank A2

அது _______, விடுங்க. (It's okay, leave it.)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

'Paravālla' is the common spoken contraction of 'Paravāyillai.'

Which sentence means 'Is it okay if I come tomorrow?' Choose B1

Choose the correct Tamil translation:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

Adding '-ā' to 'paravāyillai' turns it into a question: 'Is it okay?'.

🎉 Puntuación: /5

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, it is often used as a casual 'You're welcome' when someone thanks you for a small favor.

It's better to add a respectful 'ṅka' at the end: 'Paravāllaṅka' to show respect.

'Sari' is 'Yes/Okay' to a plan. 'Paravāyillai' is 'It's fine' to a situation or mistake.

Yes, but use the full form 'அது பரவாயில்லை' and ensure the context is appropriate for dismissing a minor delay.

Yes, when describing an object or experience, it means 'average' or 'decent'.

In Tamil script, it's often written as பரவால்ல. In English script, 'PVL' or 'paravalla'.

No, this expression is impersonal and does not change for number or gender.

No! If you made the mistake, say 'Mannikkavum' (Sorry). The other person says 'Paravāyillai'.

Yes, it is universal across all Tamil dialects.

Then 'Paravāyillai' is too weak. You might need a more formal acknowledgment of the problem.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

சரி

similar

Okay / Right

🔄

ஒன்னும் இல்லை

synonym

Nothing / No worries

🔗

போகட்டும்

contrast

Let it go

🔗

கவலைப்படாதே

builds on

Don't worry

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