Significado
Something that will be very helpful
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Kai-maaru' (returning the hand/help) is a vital social contract. If someone 'gives you a hand,' you are culturally expected to return the favor when they are in need. In Sri Lankan Tamil dialects, the phrase is used similarly but often carries a stronger sense of 'standing by someone' during political or social upheaval. Often used in the context of government grants or community support systems (e.g., SINDA), where the 'hand' is the institutional support.
Use for Skills
When talking about your resume, use this phrase to sound more natural than just saying 'I know this'.
Tense Matters
Use 'Kodukkum' for future/general truth and 'Koduthathu' for a specific past event.
Significado
Something that will be very helpful
Use for Skills
When talking about your resume, use this phrase to sound more natural than just saying 'I know this'.
Tense Matters
Use 'Kodukkum' for future/general truth and 'Koduthathu' for a specific past event.
Reciprocity
In Tamil culture, if someone 'gives a hand', acknowledging it with this idiom shows high emotional intelligence.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
கடினமான நேரத்தில் நண்பர்கள் _________.
Friends 'give a hand' (help) during difficult times.
Match the situation to the likely outcome using 'கை கொடுக்கும்'.
Situation: You saved money for 10 years. Outcome?
Savings provide support (give a hand) in the future.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த பழைய கார் ஓடுமா? B: ஆமாம், இது இன்னும் _________.
If the car still runs and is useful, it 'is giving a hand'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosகடினமான நேரத்தில் நண்பர்கள் _________.
Friends 'give a hand' (help) during difficult times.
Situation: You saved money for 10 years. Outcome?
Savings provide support (give a hand) in the future.
A: இந்த பழைய கார் ஓடுமா? B: ஆமாம், இது இன்னும் _________.
If the car still runs and is useful, it 'is giving a hand'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, if the object is helping you solve a problem (e.g., a tool or a map).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and in business meetings.
The opposite would be 'கை கொடுக்கவில்லை' (did not help) or 'கை கழுவுதல்' (abandoning).
Frases relacionadas
கை தூக்கிவிடு
similarTo lift someone up
உதவி செய்
synonymTo help
ஆதரவு அளி
formal synonymTo provide support
கை கழுவு
contrastTo wash one's hands of something
