Signification
Directing someone's attention to a distance.
Contexte culturel
In many parts of Tamil Nadu, pointing with the thumb or a slight chin gesture is considered more polite than using the index finger when referring to people. In Jaffna Tamil, the pronunciation of 'Angē' might be slightly more elongated, sounding like 'Angai'. In countries like Singapore and Malaysia, 'Angē pār' is often mixed with English or Malay in casual conversation (e.g., 'Look there, angē pār!'). Inside a Hindu temple, you are encouraged to 'pār' (see) the deity, a concept known as 'Darshan'. However, you should never point your feet or a single finger directly at the idol.
Use 'Atho' for speed
If something is moving fast (like a shooting star), 'Atō pār!' is faster and more natural than 'Angē pār'.
Respect the 'nga'
Always add '-uṅgaḷ' or '-uṅga' if you are unsure of the formality level. It's better to be too polite than rude.
Signification
Directing someone's attention to a distance.
Use 'Atho' for speed
If something is moving fast (like a shooting star), 'Atō pār!' is faster and more natural than 'Angē pār'.
Respect the 'nga'
Always add '-uṅgaḷ' or '-uṅga' if you are unsure of the formality level. It's better to be too polite than rude.
The Head Nod
Tamil speakers often accompany 'Angē pār' with a quick upward chin flick.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct word for 'there'.
______ பார், ஒரு விமானம் பறக்கிறது. (Look there, a plane is flying.)
'Angē' is the correct word for 'there'. 'Ingē' means 'here' and 'Engē' means 'where'.
Choose the polite version to use with your grandfather.
தாத்தா, ______!
'Pāruṅgaḷ' is the respectful/plural form of the verb 'pār'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: என் சாவி எங்கே? B: ______ பார், மேஜை மேல் இருக்கிறது.
While 'Atō' could work, 'Angē' is the standard way to indicate a location like 'over there on the table'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are pointing at a distant mountain to your younger brother.
Since it's a younger brother, the informal 'pār' is appropriate, and 'Angē' is used for distance.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality of 'Look'
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ பார், ஒரு விமானம் பறக்கிறது. (Look there, a plane is flying.)
'Angē' is the correct word for 'there'. 'Ingē' means 'here' and 'Engē' means 'where'.
தாத்தா, ______!
'Pāruṅgaḷ' is the respectful/plural form of the verb 'pār'.
A: என் சாவி எங்கே? B: ______ பார், மேஜை மேல் இருக்கிறது.
While 'Atō' could work, 'Angē' is the standard way to indicate a location like 'over there on the table'.
You are pointing at a distant mountain to your younger brother.
Since it's a younger brother, the informal 'pār' is appropriate, and 'Angē' is used for distance.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but be careful. Pointing at people can be rude. Use it for friends, but for strangers, just describe them without pointing directly.
'Angē' is the formal written form. 'Anga' is the casual spoken form used in daily life.
Yes, 'pār' can mean look, see, or watch. Context tells you which one it is.
That would be 'Ennai pār' (என்னை பார்).
Yes, 'pāru' is the colloquial version of 'pār'. It's very common in Chennai.
You can stretch the 'A' in 'Angē' to 'Aaaaaangē' to indicate extreme distance.
Yes, 'pāruṅgaḷ' is used for both a group of people and for a single person you respect.
In some contexts, adding 'pār' to another verb means 'try to do'. For example, 'Seithu pār' means 'Try doing it'.
Say 'Angē pārkātē' (informal) or 'Angē pārkātīrkaḷ' (formal).
No, 'Angē pār' is too casual. In an email, you would say 'Dayavu seithu kavaṉiyuṅgaḷ' (Please notice/note).
'Atō' is a more specific pointing word, like 'Look, right there!'.
Yes, but they might pronounce it 'Angai'.
Movies use 'Spoken Tamil' to sound realistic, and 'Anga pāru' is the standard spoken form.
Yes! 'Nāṉ aṅgē vasikkiṟēṉ' means 'I live there'.
Expressions liées
இங்கே பார்
contrastLook here
அதோ பார்
similarLook right there!
எங்கே?
builds onWhere?
கவனி
specialized formPay attention
பார்த்து போ
builds onGo carefully / Watch your step
