Significado
Something that is very obvious.
Contexto cultural
The gooseberry (Nelli) is a staple in Tamil medicine (Siddha). It is believed to be the most potent fruit for health, making it a 'universal truth' of wellness. The gesture of an open palm is used in Indian iconography (Abhaya Mudra) to signify protection and truth. This idiom reinforces that 'truth has nothing to hide'. Tamil cinema often uses this idiom in 'punch dialogues' where a hero reveals the villain's obvious plot. In Sri Lanka, this idiom is equally popular and is often used in formal educational settings to encourage students to find 'clear' answers.
Use with 'Pola'
For beginners, always add 'pola' (like) at the end. It makes the idiom easier for listeners to identify as a comparison.
Not for Water
If you want to say water is clear, use 'thelivana neer'. Using this idiom for water sounds very strange to native speakers.
Significado
Something that is very obvious.
Use with 'Pola'
For beginners, always add 'pola' (like) at the end. It makes the idiom easier for listeners to identify as a comparison.
Not for Water
If you want to say water is clear, use 'thelivana neer'. Using this idiom for water sounds very strange to native speakers.
The Power of Nelli
Mentioning the gooseberry adds a 'healthy' and 'positive' vibe to the truth you are telling.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct fruit name used in the idiom.
உண்மை உள்ளங்கை ________ போலத் தெரிந்தது.
The idiom specifically uses 'Nellikkani' (Gooseberry).
Which situation best fits the use of 'Ullangai Nellikkani'?
Choose the correct context:
The idiom is used for conceptual clarity and obvious facts.
Match the Tamil phrase parts to form the idiom.
Match the following:
Ullangai (Palm) pairs with Nellikkani (Gooseberry).
Match the idiom usage to the speaker's intent.
If a teacher says 'This math step is Ullangai Nellikkani', what do they mean?
The idiom denotes clarity and ease of understanding.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosஉண்மை உள்ளங்கை ________ போலத் தெரிந்தது.
The idiom specifically uses 'Nellikkani' (Gooseberry).
Choose the correct context:
The idiom is used for conceptual clarity and obvious facts.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Ullangai (Palm) pairs with Nellikkani (Gooseberry).
If a teacher says 'This math step is Ullangai Nellikkani', what do they mean?
The idiom denotes clarity and ease of understanding.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNot at all! It is used daily in newspapers and news channels. It's a 'classic' that never goes out of style.
Yes. If it's obvious that someone failed or something bad happened, you can use it. E.g., 'His defeat was Ullangai Nellikkani.'
No, the idiom itself is a fixed noun phrase and does not change based on who you are talking about.
Frases relacionadas
வெட்ட வெளிச்சம்
synonymBroad daylight / Perfectly clear
கண்ணாடி போல
similarLike a mirror / Crystal clear
இருட்டடிப்பு
contrastBlackout / Hiding the truth
கைமேல் பலன்
builds onImmediate result
