A2 Expression Neutral

காரம் குறைவு

கரம கறவ

Less spicy

Practícalo

Significado

Stating that the food is not spicy.

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Contexto cultural

Spice levels are a point of pride. If you say 'Kāram kuṟaivu' to a cook from Madurai, they might be slightly offended as they value 'virippu' (boldness) in food. They use the word 'Uṟaippu' instead of 'Kāram'. 'Uṟaippu kuṟaivu' is the standard phrase in Jaffna. Traditional 'Sattvic' meals are naturally 'Kāram kuṟaivu' as they avoid excessive chili to maintain a calm mind. With the rise of lifestyle diseases, 'Kāram kuṟaivu' is now a health-conscious choice, not just a taste preference.

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The 'Kammi' Shortcut

If you forget 'kuṟaivu', just say 'kammi'. Everyone in Tamil Nadu uses it!

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Relative Terms

Remember that 'less spicy' in a Tamil home might still be 'very spicy' for a European palate!

Significado

Stating that the food is not spicy.

🎯

The 'Kammi' Shortcut

If you forget 'kuṟaivu', just say 'kammi'. Everyone in Tamil Nadu uses it!

⚠️

Relative Terms

Remember that 'less spicy' in a Tamil home might still be 'very spicy' for a European palate!

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Polite Feedback

Always follow 'Kāram kuṟaivu' with 'Nallā irukku' (It's good) so the cook doesn't feel bad.

Ponte a prueba

How do you tell a waiter you want your food to be less spicy?

எனக்கு சாப்பாடு _______ வேண்டும்.

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

'Kāram kuṟaivāga' is the adverbial form needed for the request 'I want it (to be) less spicy'.

Complete the sentence to say 'The spice in the sambar is low'.

சாம்பாரில் _______ குறைவு.

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

'Kāram' is the word for spice/heat.

Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a-1, b-2, c-3

These are the three main levels of spice feedback.

Complete the dialogue.

A: இந்த பிரியாணி ரொம்ப காரமா? B: இல்லை, இது _______.

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

The speaker says 'No' (illai), so the opposite of 'very spicy' is 'less spicy'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

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Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
How do you tell a waiter you want your food to be less spicy? Choose A2

எனக்கு சாப்பாடு _______ வேண்டும்.

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

'Kāram kuṟaivāga' is the adverbial form needed for the request 'I want it (to be) less spicy'.

Complete the sentence to say 'The spice in the sambar is low'. Fill Blank A1

சாம்பாரில் _______ குறைவு.

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

'Kāram' is the word for spice/heat.

Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a-1, b-2, c-3

These are the three main levels of spice feedback.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: இந்த பிரியாணி ரொம்ப காரமா? B: இல்லை, இது _______.

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

The speaker says 'No' (illai), so the opposite of 'very spicy' is 'less spicy'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

Mostly, but 'spicy' in English can mean 'full of spices' (like cinnamon). 'Kāram' only means 'chili heat'.

Yes, 'Kāram' applies to both chili and pepper heat.

Say 'Kāram illai' or 'Kāram illāmal'.

It is neutral and appropriate for all settings. 'Kammi' is the informal version.

Say 'Kāram அதிகம்' (Kāram adhigam).

Frases relacionadas

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காரம் அதிகம்

contrast

Very spicy

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காரம் கம்மி

synonym

Less spice (informal)

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உறைப்பு குறைவு

similar

Less spice (regional)

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காரம் இல்லாமல்

builds on

Without spice

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மிதமான காரம்

specialized form

Medium spice

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