معنی
A natural description of foliage.
زمینه فرهنگی
The banana leaf (Vazhai Ilai) is the most iconic 'pachai ilai'. It is considered hygienic and eco-friendly. After eating, the leaf is folded towards oneself to show satisfaction. In Sri Lanka, green leaves from various trees are used in 'Thoranam' (decorations) for temple festivals, symbolizing life and welcoming the divine. Ancient poetry used 'pachai' to describe the 'Mullai' (forest) region. It represented the fertility of the land and the happiness of the people. The term 'Pasumai' (Greenery) is used in modern Tamil Nadu to promote tree planting and organic farming, often using the image of a single green leaf as a logo.
Color First
Always remember that in Tamil, the color comes before the object, just like in English.
The 'L' sound
Be careful with 'Ilai'. If you use the retroflex 'L' (Izhai), it means 'thread' or 'to lose weight'.
معنی
A natural description of foliage.
Color First
Always remember that in Tamil, the color comes before the object, just like in English.
The 'L' sound
Be careful with 'Ilai'. If you use the retroflex 'L' (Izhai), it means 'thread' or 'to lose weight'.
Intensive Green
Use 'Pachai-p-pasel' to sound like a native when describing a very green field.
Banana Leaf Etiquette
When eating on a leaf, never flip it over after finishing; just fold it.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'green'.
தோட்டத்தில் ஒரு ______ இலை இருக்கிறது.
The question asks for a 'green' leaf. 'Pachai' is green, 'Sivappu' is red, 'Neelam' is blue, and 'Manjal' is yellow.
Which is the correct plural form of 'Pachai ilai'?
Choose the plural form:
In Tamil, you add '-gal' to the noun to make it plural. The adjective remains the same.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Pachai ilaiyil saapaadu'?
Traditional feasts in Tamil culture are served on green banana leaves.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்தச் செடி ஏன் வாடிவிட்டது? B: தெரியவில்லை, ஒரு ______ கூட இல்லையே!
The context is about a withered plant. Saying 'there isn't even one green leaf' makes the most sense.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Leaf States
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاதோட்டத்தில் ஒரு ______ இலை இருக்கிறது.
The question asks for a 'green' leaf. 'Pachai' is green, 'Sivappu' is red, 'Neelam' is blue, and 'Manjal' is yellow.
Choose the plural form:
In Tamil, you add '-gal' to the noun to make it plural. The adjective remains the same.
Where would you most likely hear 'Pachai ilaiyil saapaadu'?
Traditional feasts in Tamil culture are served on green banana leaves.
A: இந்தச் செடி ஏன் வாடிவிட்டது? B: தெரியவில்லை, ஒரு ______ கூட இல்லையே!
The context is about a withered plant. Saying 'there isn't even one green leaf' makes the most sense.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالMostly yes, but it also means 'raw' (pachai miLagai) or 'unboiled' (pachai thanni).
Use 'nariya pachai ilaigal'.
Usually, tea leaves are called 'theylai' or 'tea kozhundhu'.
A 'pazhuppu ilai' (brown leaf) or 'kayndha ilai' (dried leaf).
No, green tea is 'pachai theneer'.
It is traditional, hygienic, and adds a subtle flavor to the food.
'Pasumai' is the more formal/noun form of greenness.
It sounds like the 'y' in 'my' or 'ai' in 'aisle'.
Only in the phrase 'pachai kuzhandhai' to mean an innocent baby.
Yes, it becomes 'ilaigal'.
عبارات مرتبط
பச்சைப் பசேல்
specialized formVividly/lushly green
வாழை இலை
specialized formBanana leaf
காய்ந்த இலை
contrastDried leaf
பச்சிலை மருந்து
builds onHerbal medicine
இலை தழை
similarFoliage/leaves and shrubs
