معنی
A house that one owns
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Grihapravesam' ceremony involves boiling milk until it overflows, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity of the new 'Sontha Veedu'. Owning land and a house is seen as a vital part of 'rebuilding' after the civil war, representing a return to roots and security. In Singapore, the distinction is often between HDB (government) and 'Private' (Sontha) property, though both can be considered 'Sontha Veedu'. The 'Sontha Veedu' is the first sign of successful integration and financial success in countries like Canada or the UK.
The 'Pride' Factor
When you say 'Sontha Veedu', say it with a bit of a smile. It's a proud statement in Tamil culture!
Don't Overuse
If you keep saying 'Sontha Veedu' instead of just 'Veedu', people might think you are showing off your wealth.
معنی
A house that one owns
The 'Pride' Factor
When you say 'Sontha Veedu', say it with a bit of a smile. It's a proud statement in Tamil culture!
Don't Overuse
If you keep saying 'Sontha Veedu' instead of just 'Veedu', people might think you are showing off your wealth.
Formal Writing
In formal letters, use 'சொந்த இல்லம்' (Sontha Illam) for a more sophisticated touch.
The Question
Be prepared for elders to ask you 'Sontha veeda?' within 5 minutes of meeting you. It's not rude; it's just how they gauge your 'settled' status.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
எனக்கு ஒரு _______ _______ வாங்க வேண்டும் என்பது கனவு.
The sentence talks about a 'dream' (kanavu), which most commonly refers to owning a house.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'We live in our own house'.
The locative case '-il' is required to mean 'in the house'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you most likely use 'சொந்த வீடு'?
Ownership status is critical for financial transactions like loans.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இது உங்கள் வீடா? B: ஆமாம், இது என் _______ _______.
The speaker is confirming ownership.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Types of Housing in Tamil
Ownership
- • சொந்த வீடு (Own)
- • வாடகை வீடு (Rent)
- • குத்தகை (Lease)
Veedu vs. Illam
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاஎனக்கு ஒரு _______ _______ வாங்க வேண்டும் என்பது கனவு.
The sentence talks about a 'dream' (kanavu), which most commonly refers to owning a house.
Choose the correct way to say 'We live in our own house'.
The locative case '-il' is required to mean 'in the house'.
When would you most likely use 'சொந்த வீடு'?
Ownership status is critical for financial transactions like loans.
A: இது உங்கள் வீடா? B: ஆமாம், இது என் _______ _______.
The speaker is confirming ownership.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, in modern Tamil, 'Sontha Veedu' covers houses, villas, and apartments/flats as long as you own them.
The opposite is 'Vaadagai Veedu' (Rented house).
Yes! You can say 'Sontha Kaar' (Own car), 'Sontha Thozhil' (Own business), or 'Sontha Kaalil' (On one's own feet).
It represents 'Nimmadhi' (peace) and social security. It's the ultimate proof of being 'settled' in life.
You say 'Naan sontha veedu kattikittu irukkien'.
Yes, 'Sontham' as a noun means 'relative' or 'relationship'. As an adjective, it means 'own'.
It is called 'Grihapravesam' or 'Pudhu-manai Puguvizha'.
Yes, that is perfectly correct and very common.
Neither is 'better', but 'Illam' is more formal and 'Veedu' is more common in speech.
It is still your 'Sontha Veedu', but you might specify 'Adhu en sontha veedu, aana naan vaadagaikku vittu irukkien' (It's my own house, but I've rented it out).
عبارات مرتبط
வாடகை வீடு
contrastRented house
சொந்த ஊர்
similarHometown
வீட்டு மனை
builds onHousing plot
குடிபுகுதல்
specialized formMoving into a house
