Significado
Organizing a formal gathering for discussion.
Contexto cultural
Public meetings (Pothu-kūṭṭam) are a staple of Tamil life. You will often see large stages erected on street corners with loud speakers for political or social meetings. In Chennai's IT corridor, 'கூட்டம் நடத்து' is used in formal emails, but 'மீட்டிங்' (Meeting) is the spoken norm. However, using the Tamil phrase shows high linguistic competence. The 'Gram Sabha' (Village Council) is a mandatory meeting held on specific days like Republic Day. It is the most authentic form of 'கூட்டம் நடத்து' in a democratic sense. The register might be even more formal, often using 'கூடல்' (gathering) or 'அமர்வு' (session) in parliamentary or high-level academic contexts.
Use the Passive in Reports
When writing minutes of a meeting, always use 'கூட்டம் நடத்தப்பட்டது' (The meeting was conducted) to sound professional.
Don't use with 'Friends'
If you say this to a friend, they might think you are going to lecture them or that it's a very serious intervention.
Significado
Organizing a formal gathering for discussion.
Use the Passive in Reports
When writing minutes of a meeting, always use 'கூட்டம் நடத்தப்பட்டது' (The meeting was conducted) to sound professional.
Don't use with 'Friends'
If you say this to a friend, they might think you are going to lecture them or that it's a very serious intervention.
The 'Tea' Factor
In Tamil culture, a 'kūṭṭam' isn't complete without tea and snacks. Mentioning 'தேநீர் இடைவேளை' (tea break) makes your meeting description very realistic.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'நடத்து'.
நாளை காலை மேலாளர் ஒரு கூட்டம் ________. (Future tense)
Since it is 'tomorrow' and 'Manager' (honorific), 'நடத்துவார்' is the correct future honorific form.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'The meeting was held'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The passive form 'நடத்தப்பட்டது' is the standard for formal reporting.
Complete the dialogue between a Secretary and a Boss.
Boss: 'ஏன் இன்னும் அந்த வேலையை முடிக்கவில்லை?' Secretary: 'ஐயா, அது பற்றிப் பேச ஒரு ________ வேண்டும்.'
The secretary is suggesting they need to 'conduct a meeting' to discuss the work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A political leader speaking to thousands of people.
'பொதுக்கூட்டம்' means 'Public Meeting,' which fits a political rally.
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4 ejerciciosநாளை காலை மேலாளர் ஒரு கூட்டம் ________. (Future tense)
Since it is 'tomorrow' and 'Manager' (honorific), 'நடத்துவார்' is the correct future honorific form.
Choose the correct sentence:
The passive form 'நடத்தப்பட்டது' is the standard for formal reporting.
Boss: 'ஏன் இன்னும் அந்த வேலையை முடிக்கவில்லை?' Secretary: 'ஐயா, அது பற்றிப் பேச ஒரு ________ வேண்டும்.'
The secretary is suggesting they need to 'conduct a meeting' to discuss the work.
Situation: A political leader speaking to thousands of people.
'பொதுக்கூட்டம்' means 'Public Meeting,' which fits a political rally.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in casual speech, 'மீட்டிங் நடத்து' is very common, but in exams or formal writing, always use 'கூட்டம்'.
'நடத்து' means to conduct/facilitate, while 'செய்' just means to do. You cannot say 'கூட்டம் செய்'.
No, it can also mean 'crowd' or 'group'. Context tells you if it's a formal meeting or just a bunch of people.
Use 'நான் கூட்டத்தில் கலந்து கொண்டேன்' (I participated in the meeting).
Yes, it is standard across all Tamil-speaking regions.
Absolutely. You can say 'இணையவழிக் கூட்டம் நடத்துகிறேன்'.
It is 'அவசரக் கூட்டம்' (Avasarak-kūṭṭam).
Use 'கூட்டத்தை ரத்து செய்' (kūṭṭattai rattu cey).
Usually, yes. It implies you are the organizer or the person in charge of the agenda.
It is 'பொதுக்கூட்டம்' (Pothu-kūṭṭam), usually for politics or community issues.
Frases relacionadas
ஆலோசனை நடத்து
specialized formTo hold a consultation.
ஒன்று கூடு
similarTo gather together.
கலந்துகொள்
contrastTo participate/attend.
தலைமை தாங்கு
builds onTo preside over.
