Signification
Something that happens often
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'அடிக்கடி வந்துட்டு போங்க' (Come and visit often) is a cornerstone of Tamil hospitality. It is rarely a literal demand and more of a social lubricant to show warmth. In modern Tamil poetry, 'அடிக்கடி' is used to create a sense of mundane reality or the repetitive nature of urban life. Tamil film songs frequently use 'அடிக்கடி' to describe the obsessive nature of love, where the protagonist thinks of the beloved 'often'. While 'adikkadi' is neutral, using it to point out someone's mistakes too often can be seen as 'kurai koorudhal' (nitpicking).
Placement is Key
Always try to place 'அடிக்கடி' right before the verb or the object for the most natural sound.
Not for 'Again'
Never use 'அடிக்கடி' if you just want someone to repeat something once. Use 'Meendum' instead.
Signification
Something that happens often
Placement is Key
Always try to place 'அடிக்கடி' right before the verb or the object for the most natural sound.
Not for 'Again'
Never use 'அடிக்கடி' if you just want someone to repeat something once. Use 'Meendum' instead.
Emphasis
Add 'ரொம்ப' (Romba) before 'அடிக்கடி' to say 'very often' and sound like a native.
Polite Invitations
Use it when saying goodbye to friends: 'Adikkadi veetuku vaanga' (Come home often).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'often'.
நான் ______ நூலகத்திற்குச் செல்வேன்.
'அடிக்கடி' means often, which fits the context of a habit.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The adverb 'அடிக்கடி' should ideally come before the object or the verb.
Match the response to the situation.
Doctor asks: 'உங்களுக்கு அடிக்கடி வலிக்குமா?' (Do you have pain often?)
The patient confirms the frequency of the pain.
Complete the dialogue.
A: நீ ஏன் ______ தாமதமாக வருகிறாய்? B: மன்னித்துவிடுங்கள், பேருந்து வரவில்லை.
The speaker is questioning a recurring habit of being late.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநான் ______ நூலகத்திற்குச் செல்வேன்.
'அடிக்கடி' means often, which fits the context of a habit.
Choose the correct sentence:
The adverb 'அடிக்கடி' should ideally come before the object or the verb.
Doctor asks: 'உங்களுக்கு அடிக்கடி வலிக்குமா?' (Do you have pain often?)
The patient confirms the frequency of the pain.
A: நீ ஏன் ______ தாமதமாக வருகிறாய்? B: மன்னித்துவிடுங்கள், பேருந்து வரவில்லை.
The speaker is questioning a recurring habit of being late.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a casual chat to a news report.
It's rare. It's better to place it before the verb. 'Naan adikkadi poven' is better than 'Naan poven adikkadi'.
'Adikkadi' means often (frequency), while 'Palamurai' means many times (count).
Use 'Adikkadi' with a negative verb: 'Naan adikkadi povadhillai' (I don't go often).
No, the word 'அடிக்கடி' never changes. Only the verb it modifies changes for tense.
Yes, it is universally understood and used across all Tamil dialects.
Yes, to describe their habits: 'Avan adikkadi kovappaduvan' (He gets angry often).
Not really a different word, but it's often pronounced very quickly as 'adikkadi'.
Yes, it is completely neutral. You can often win or often lose.
The root is 'Adi', which means a step or a beat.
Expressions liées
பலமுறை
synonymMany times
எப்போதும்
contrastAlways
அரிதாக
contrastRarely
மீண்டும் மீண்டும்
similarAgain and again
அடிக்கொருமுறை
specialized formEvery now and then
