Significado
An intelligent young person
Contexto cultural
Parents often place a small black dot (drishti pottu) on a smart child's cheek to protect them from the 'evil eye' of envious people. The word 'Samatthu' is often used alongside 'Putthisali' to imply that a smart child is also obedient and disciplined. In the diaspora, this phrase is often used to encourage children to maintain their native language skills while excelling in Western schools. In Tamil schools, 'Putthisali' is the standard label for the class topper, often creating a high-pressure environment for the child.
Use it for praise
It's the safest and most common way to compliment a child's brainpower.
Avoid for adults
Calling an adult a 'Kuzhandhai' is usually an insult unless you are their mother.
Significado
An intelligent young person
Use it for praise
It's the safest and most common way to compliment a child's brainpower.
Avoid for adults
Calling an adult a 'Kuzhandhai' is usually an insult unless you are their mother.
The Evil Eye
If a parent looks worried when you say this, they might be thinking about 'Drishti'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
அந்தப் பையன் நன்றாகப் படிக்கிறான், அவன் ஒரு _______.
Since the boy studies well, 'Putthisali Kuzhandhai' (smart child) is the appropriate description.
Which of these is the most natural way to call a child smart in Tamil?
Choose the correct option:
'Putthisali Kuzhandhai' is the standard collocation.
Match the Tamil words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the basic components of the phrase and its context.
Complete the dialogue.
ஆசிரியர்: உங்கள் மகள் போட்டியில் வென்றுவிட்டாள்! பெற்றோர்: மிக்க நன்றி, அவள் ஒரு _______.
Winning a competition is a sign of being a 'smart child'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosஅந்தப் பையன் நன்றாகப் படிக்கிறான், அவன் ஒரு _______.
Since the boy studies well, 'Putthisali Kuzhandhai' (smart child) is the appropriate description.
Choose the correct option:
'Putthisali Kuzhandhai' is the standard collocation.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the basic components of the phrase and its context.
ஆசிரியர்: உங்கள் மகள் போட்டியில் வென்றுவிட்டாள்! பெற்றோர்: மிக்க நன்றி, அவள் ஒரு _______.
Winning a competition is a sign of being a 'smart child'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, 'Putthisali' can be used for anyone, but 'Putthisali Kuzhandhai' is a specific common phrase for children.
'Putthi' is often seen as cleverness or wit, while 'Arivu' is deeper wisdom or knowledge.
Yes! It's common to call a smart dog a 'Putthisali' in a playful way.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal educational contexts.
You would say 'Migavum putthisali kuzhandhai'.
'Kuzhandhai' is already gender-neutral.
Use 'Chutti kuzhandhai' instead.
Not at all, it is used daily in modern Tamil households.
Yes, if the baby does something clever, you can say it.
It is a naturalized Tamil word with Sanskrit roots.
Frases relacionadas
அறிவாளி
synonymWise/Intelligent person
சுட்டிப் பையன்
similarActive/Clever boy
மேதாவி
specialized formGenius
சமத்து
similarWell-behaved
