Significado
Instruction to follow a command.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Vaaku Thavarathal' (failing one's word) is considered a significant character flaw in Tamil society. Many iconic movie dialogues revolve around the hero keeping his word against all odds, reinforcing this phrase's importance. The Tirukkural has an entire chapter on 'Vaimai' (Truthfulness) which is the philosophical root of this phrase. On Tamil social media, 'Sonnathai sei' is often used as a hashtag to demand accountability from brands or influencers.
The 'Padi' Alternative
If you want to sound slightly more polite without using the full honorific, use 'Sonnapadi sei' (Do as said).
Singular vs Plural
Never use 'sei' with your boss or parents unless you want to sound like you're starting a fight!
Significado
Instruction to follow a command.
The 'Padi' Alternative
If you want to sound slightly more polite without using the full honorific, use 'Sonnapadi sei' (Do as said).
Singular vs Plural
Never use 'sei' with your boss or parents unless you want to sound like you're starting a fight!
The Power of Word
In Tamil culture, saying you will do something is considered a binding contract. Use this phrase to hold people to that standard.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the command.
அம்மா _________ செய். (Do what mother said.)
We need the accusative form 'sonnathai' because it is the object of the verb 'sei'.
Which of these is the most polite way to say 'Do what was said' to a teacher?
ஆசிரியரிடம் எப்படிச் சொல்ல வேண்டும்?
The suffix '-ungal' makes the verb polite and respectful.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A friend promised to call you at 5 PM but didn't.
You are reminding them to fulfill their promise.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosஅம்மா _________ செய். (Do what mother said.)
We need the accusative form 'sonnathai' because it is the object of the verb 'sei'.
ஆசிரியரிடம் எப்படிச் சொல்ல வேண்டும்?
The suffix '-ungal' makes the verb polite and respectful.
Situation: A friend promised to call you at 5 PM but didn't.
You are reminding them to fulfill their promise.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasIt depends on who you say it to. To a younger person or a close friend, it's neutral. To an elder, it's rude. Use 'seyyungal' for elders.
'Sei' is the standard verb for 'do'. 'Pannu' is more colloquial and common in spoken Chennai Tamil.
It's a grammar rule called Sandhi. When a word ends in 'ai' and the next starts with 's', we add 'ch'.
Yes, but use the formal 'Sonnathai seyyungal' unless it's a very casual email to a friend.
You say 'Naan sonnathai seithen' (நான் சொன்னதைச் செய்தேன்).
Frases relacionadas
சொன்னபடி செய்
similarDo as per instructions
வாக்கு கொடு
builds onTo give a promise
சொன்னதைச் செய்வான்
specialized formHe will do what he said
சொல்லிச் செய்
contrastSay and then do
