A1 Collocation غیر رسمی

பழைய துணி

பழய தண

Old clothes

معنی

Describing worn out clothing.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Vessel-for-Clothes' trade: Historically, women would walk through streets calling 'Pazhaya thuniku pathiram!' (Vessels for old clothes!). They would trade stainless steel or plastic items for old silk sarees or cotton clothes. Repurposing: In most Tamil homes, an old soft cotton 'veshti' (sarong) or 'saree' is considered the best material for cleaning glass or dusting because it is lint-free. During the festival of 'Bhogi' (before Pongal), people traditionally burn 'pazhaya' (old) things, including old clothes, to symbolize the end of the old and the start of the new. When donating 'pazhaya thuni', it is a sign of respect to ensure they are not 'kandhal' (rags) but are still wearable and clean.

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The 'Zha' Factor

Mastering the 'zha' in 'Pazhaya' will make you sound like a native speaker immediately.

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Don't be rude

Calling someone's clothes 'pazhaya thuni' is a direct insult to their appearance.

معنی

Describing worn out clothing.

💡

The 'Zha' Factor

Mastering the 'zha' in 'Pazhaya' will make you sound like a native speaker immediately.

⚠️

Don't be rude

Calling someone's clothes 'pazhaya thuni' is a direct insult to their appearance.

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Cleaning Day

If you visit a Tamil home and see someone with a 'pazhaya thuni', they are likely in the middle of deep cleaning!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'old'.

இந்த ______ துணியை எடுத்துக்கொள். (Take this old cloth.)

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: பழைய

'பழைய' (Pazhaya) means old, which fits the context.

Which sentence means 'I am donating old clothes'?

Choose the correct Tamil translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: நான் பழைய துணிகளைத் தானம் செய்கிறேன்.

The first option uses 'pazhaya thunigal' (old clothes) and 'dhanam' (donate).

Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the standard pairings for clothing descriptions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: மேசையைத் துடைக்க என்ன வேண்டும்? B: ஒரு ______ வேண்டும்.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: பழைய துணி

You need an old cloth (pazhaya thuni) to wipe a table.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Uses for Pazhaya Thuni

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Household

  • Cleaning
  • Dusting
  • Mopping
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Social

  • Donation
  • Charity
  • Bartering

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'old'. جای خالی A1

இந்த ______ துணியை எடுத்துக்கொள். (Take this old cloth.)

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: பழைய

'பழைய' (Pazhaya) means old, which fits the context.

Which sentence means 'I am donating old clothes'? Choose A2

Choose the correct Tamil translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: நான் பழைய துணிகளைத் தானம் செய்கிறேன்.

The first option uses 'pazhaya thunigal' (old clothes) and 'dhanam' (donate).

Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the standard pairings for clothing descriptions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: மேசையைத் துடைக்க என்ன வேண்டும்? B: ஒரு ______ வேண்டும்.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: பழைய துணி

You need an old cloth (pazhaya thuni) to wipe a table.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

No, for an old friend, use 'pazhagiya nanbar' (familiar friend) or 'romba nala therinja nanbar'. 'Pazhaya' sounds like they are an object.

It can be both, but 'thunigal' is the explicit plural. 'Pazhaya thuni' often refers to a single rag or the general concept of old clothing.

The opposite is 'pudhu thuni' (new cloth) or 'pudhiya aadai' (new garment).

You can say 'ubayogitha thunigal' (used clothes) or simply 'pazhaya thunigal' if the context is clear.

عبارات مرتبط

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அழுக்குத் துணி

similar

Dirty clothes / Laundry

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கந்தை துணி

specialized form

Rags / Tatters

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புதிய துணி

contrast

New clothes

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உபயோகித்த துணி

similar

Used clothes

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துணிமணி

builds on

Clothes and such

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