معنی
Referring to a sound or loud noise.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Sound Horn' culture: In Tamil Nadu, driving is a symphony of 'Satham'. Horns are used not just for danger, but to say 'I am here' or 'Thank you'. Sound design in Tamil movies is often very loud and dramatic. Fans often celebrate 'Satham' in theaters by whistling and cheering. Festivals like Diwali and temple festivals are defined by 'Vedi satham' (cracker noise) and 'Melam satham' (drum noise). Silence is often seen as a lack of energy. The phrase 'Satham podu' (to scold) is a cultural staple. It implies a vocal correction that is expected from elders.
The 'Scolding' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Satham podu' instead of 'Thittu' (scold). It's more common in daily life.
Voice vs Noise
Never tell a singer they have a 'good satham'. They might take it as an insult!
معنی
Referring to a sound or loud noise.
The 'Scolding' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Satham podu' instead of 'Thittu' (scold). It's more common in daily life.
Voice vs Noise
Never tell a singer they have a 'good satham'. They might take it as an insult!
Silence is Golden?
In Tamil Nadu, if a house is too quiet, people might ask 'Enna vishesham?' (What's the matter?), implying something might be wrong.
Volume Control
Use 'Sathathai vai' (Put the sound) to mean 'Turn up the volume'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'noise'.
குழந்தை ______ போடுகிறது. (The child is making noise.)
'Satham podu' is the standard phrase for making noise.
Which sentence means 'Don't make noise'?
Choose the correct command:
'Podathey' is the negative command form of 'Podu'.
Match the Tamil word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four key acoustic terms in Tamil.
Complete the dialogue.
A: அங்கே என்ன ______? B: அது நாய் குரைக்கும் சத்தம்.
The context of a dog barking (kuraikkum) requires the word for sound.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Sound vs. Voice
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاகுழந்தை ______ போடுகிறது. (The child is making noise.)
'Satham podu' is the standard phrase for making noise.
Choose the correct command:
'Podathey' is the negative command form of 'Podu'.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are the four key acoustic terms in Tamil.
A: அங்கே என்ன ______? B: அது நாய் குரைக்கும் சத்தம்.
The context of a dog barking (kuraikkum) requires the word for sound.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's neutral. It can be the sound of music or the sound of a baby laughing. However, 'Satham podathey' is a negative command.
'Oli' is a more formal/scientific word for sound. 'Satham' is the everyday word you'll use 99% of the time.
Yes, you can say 'Isai satham' (Music sound), but 'Isai' on its own is usually enough.
You say 'Romba sathamāka irukku' (It is very noisy).
Not always. It can literally mean 'make noise' (like kids playing). Context tells you if it's scolding.
Yes, 'Amaithi' is the most common word for silence or peace.
Yes, 'Ringtone satham' is perfectly correct.
Yes, 'Saptham' is just the more formal, Sanskrit-heavy version. You'll see it in books.
Because 'Satham podu' is the idiomatic way to say 'I am yelling at you/scolding you'.
Say 'Sathathai kurai' (Reduce the sound).
عبارات مرتبط
சத்தம் போடு
builds onTo make noise or to scold
அமைதி
contrastSilence / Peace
இரைச்சல்
specialized formAnnoying din / Clamor
நிசப்தம்
similarPin-drop silence
ஒலி
synonymSound
ஓசை
similarPleasant sound
