معنی
Noticing a noise.
زمینه فرهنگی
In many Tamil households, hearing the sound of a lizard (palli) chirping is considered an omen. People often stop to see which direction the sound came from. Street vendors in Tamil Nadu have unique 'sathams' (sounds) like bells or specific cries. People identify the vendor just by the sound. The phrase is often used in horror movies to build tension. 'Satham' is a key element in the 'thriller' genre of Kollywood. The sound of the temple bell (mani satham) is considered auspicious and is a common part of the morning soundscape in Tamil towns.
Use 'Enakku'
Adding 'Enakku' (to me) makes you sound more like a native speaker when describing your feelings.
Don't say 'I hear'
Avoid translating 'I hear' literally as 'Naan ketkiren'. It sounds like you are asking a question.
معنی
Noticing a noise.
Use 'Enakku'
Adding 'Enakku' (to me) makes you sound more like a native speaker when describing your feelings.
Don't say 'I hear'
Avoid translating 'I hear' literally as 'Naan ketkiren'. It sounds like you are asking a question.
The 'aa' trick
Just add 'aa' to the end to turn it into a question: 'Satham ketkudhaa?'
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to hear' in spoken Tamil.
வெளியே ஏதோ சத்தம் ______.
In spoken Tamil, 'ketkudhu' is the correct form for 'is heard'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I hear a noise'?
Choose the best option:
The dative 'Enakku' + 'ketkudhu' is the most natural construction.
Complete the phone dialogue.
A: ஹலோ, கேக்குதா? B: இல்ல, பின்னாடி ரொம்ப ______ கேட்குது.
When there is interference on a call, we use 'satham' (noise).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You hear a bird chirping in the morning.
This specifically identifies the bird as the source of the sound.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Hearing vs Listening
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاவெளியே ஏதோ சத்தம் ______.
In spoken Tamil, 'ketkudhu' is the correct form for 'is heard'.
Choose the best option:
The dative 'Enakku' + 'ketkudhu' is the most natural construction.
A: ஹலோ, கேக்குதா? B: இல்ல, பின்னாடி ரொம்ப ______ கேட்குது.
When there is interference on a call, we use 'satham' (noise).
Situation: You hear a bird chirping in the morning.
This specifically identifies the bird as the source of the sound.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالOnly if the music is a background noise you didn't choose to hear. If you are listening to it, say 'Paattu kekkuren'.
It's neutral. 'Oli' is the formal/scientific word for sound.
'Kekkudhu' is a more colloquial, faster way of saying 'ketkudhu'. Both are fine in casual speech.
Use 'Satham கேட்டுச்சு' (Satham kettuchu).
No, use 'Puriyudhu' for understanding.
It can be a polite way to hint that they are being loud without directly saying 'Shut up'.
It literally means 'Sound is coming'. It's a very common synonym for 'Satham ketkudhu'.
சத்தம் எதுவும் கேட்கல (Satham edhuvum kekkala).
Yes, but 'Kural' is more specific for human voices.
Yes, if you are having audio issues during an online interview, it is perfectly appropriate.
عبارات مرتبط
சத்தம் போடாதே
similarDon't make noise
குரல் கேட்குது
specialized formA voice is heard
அமைதியா இரு
contrastBe quiet/silent
கவனி
builds onListen/Pay attention
