Signification
Asking someone to lower their volume.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Tamil households, speaking loudly is seen as a sign of 'agathiyāram' (arrogance). A soft-spoken person is often praised as 'amaithiyāna nallar' (a peaceful, good person). In Jaffna dialect, the phrase might be slightly different in intonation, but 'Amaithiyāga' remains the standard. There is a high value placed on formal speech in public. In these multicultural settings, 'Amaithiyāgap pēsu' is often used in schools to maintain discipline, reflecting the strict social order of these regions. On Tamil Twitter or WhatsApp, 'Amaithiyā pēsu' is used as a meme to tell someone to 'calm down' when they are posting aggressive comments.
The 'Sandhi' Rule
Always remember to double the 'p' (ப்) when joining 'Amaithiyāga' and 'Pēsu'. It sounds more natural and is grammatically correct.
Politeness Matters
Adding 'தயவுசெய்து' (Thayavu-seithu - Please) at the beginning makes the request much more effective and less like a harsh command.
Signification
Asking someone to lower their volume.
The 'Sandhi' Rule
Always remember to double the 'p' (ப்) when joining 'Amaithiyāga' and 'Pēsu'. It sounds more natural and is grammatically correct.
Politeness Matters
Adding 'தயவுசெய்து' (Thayavu-seithu - Please) at the beginning makes the request much more effective and less like a harsh command.
The 'Medhu' Shortcut
If you forget 'Amaithiyāga', 'Medhuvāga' is a safe backup that almost everyone will understand as a request for lower volume.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adverbial form of 'Amaithi'.
நூலகத்தில் _________ பேசுங்கள்.
We need the adverbial form '-āga' to describe how to speak.
Choose the most appropriate phrase for a hospital setting.
மருத்துவமனையில் நீங்கள் எப்படிப் பேச வேண்டும்?
In a hospital, politeness (honorific) and low volume are required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Library, 2. Cricket Match, 3. Secret
Libraries and secrets require low volume; matches require cheering.
Complete the dialogue.
அம்மா: தம்பி தூங்குகிறான். மகன்: சரி அம்மா, நான் _________.
The son agrees to speak quietly because the brother is sleeping.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Amaithiyāgap pēsu'
Public Places
- • Library
- • Hospital
- • Cinema
Private Moments
- • Secrets
- • Late Night
- • Baby Sleeping
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநூலகத்தில் _________ பேசுங்கள்.
We need the adverbial form '-āga' to describe how to speak.
மருத்துவமனையில் நீங்கள் எப்படிப் பேச வேண்டும்?
In a hospital, politeness (honorific) and low volume are required.
1. Library, 2. Cricket Match, 3. Secret
Libraries and secrets require low volume; matches require cheering.
அம்மா: தம்பி தூங்குகிறான். மகன்: சரி அம்மா, நான் _________.
The son agrees to speak quietly because the brother is sleeping.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt depends on the tone. If said softly with a smile, it's a polite request. If shouted, it's a stern command. Using 'pēsungal' (formal) is always safer.
No, it specifically means to speak at a lower volume. To say 'Stop talking', use 'பேசாதே' (Pēsāthē).
'Amaithi' is the noun (Peace/Silence). 'Amaithiyāga' is the adverb (Peacefully/Quietly).
Use the plural form: 'குழந்தைகளே, அமைதியாகப் பேசுங்கள்' (Kuzhanthaigalē, amaithiyāgap pēsungal).
Expressions liées
மெதுவாகப் பேசு
similarSpeak slowly or softly.
சத்தம் போடாதே
contrastDon't make noise.
குரலைக் குறை
specialized formLower your voice.
மௌனமாக இரு
builds onBe silent.
