Signification
Seeking guidance from an expert or elder.
Contexte culturel
In Tamil Nadu, the 'Kudumba Periyavar' (Family Elder) is the ultimate source of 'Alocanai'. No wedding or business deal happens without their formal consultation. Sri Lankan Tamils often use 'Alocanai' in the context of community councils and educational guidance, maintaining a very high level of formal Tamil script in these interactions. In the tech hubs of Chennai, 'Mentorship' is often translated as 'Alocanai'. It is common to have 'Alocanai Koottam' (Consultation Meetings). Kings had a council called 'Amaichar Kuzhu' specifically for 'Alocanai'. The poet Thiruvalluvar wrote a whole chapter on 'Therindhu Seyalvagai' (Acting after consultation).
Use '-இடம்' (idam)
Always remember to add '-இடம்' to the person you are consulting. 'Doctor-idam', 'Amma-idam'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete.
Politeness Matters
When asking for advice, use the 'perungal' (plural/polite) form to show respect to the advisor.
Signification
Seeking guidance from an expert or elder.
Use '-இடம்' (idam)
Always remember to add '-இடம்' to the person you are consulting. 'Doctor-idam', 'Amma-idam'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete.
Politeness Matters
When asking for advice, use the 'perungal' (plural/polite) form to show respect to the advisor.
Don't 'Take' it
Never say 'Alocanai edu'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'peru' or 'kel'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ஆலோசனை பெறு'.
நான் என் ஆசிரியரிடம் __________.
Since you are talking to a teacher, you 'received' (petren) advice.
Which sentence is the most formal and correct?
You want to tell someone to consult a lawyer.
This uses the formal term for lawyer and the correct verb 'peru' in the polite imperative form.
Match the person with the type of advice you would 'peru' from them.
1. Auditor, 2. Doctor, 3. Elder
Auditors give tax (vari) advice, Doctors give medical (maruthuva) advice, and Elders give family (kudumba) advice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: எனக்கு இந்தப் பாடம் புரியவில்லை. B: நீ ஏன் __________?
'Why don't you get advice from the teacher?' is the logical suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநான் என் ஆசிரியரிடம் __________.
Since you are talking to a teacher, you 'received' (petren) advice.
You want to tell someone to consult a lawyer.
This uses the formal term for lawyer and the correct verb 'peru' in the polite imperative form.
1. Auditor, 2. Doctor, 3. Elder
Auditors give tax (vari) advice, Doctors give medical (maruthuva) advice, and Elders give family (kudumba) advice.
A: எனக்கு இந்தப் பாடம் புரியவில்லை. B: நீ ஏன் __________?
'Why don't you get advice from the teacher?' is the logical suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsMostly, yes. For small things like 'what to wear', use 'Yosanai'. For big things like 'career', use 'Alocanai'.
Yes, if you are asking for their serious opinion on a major matter. It shows you value their wisdom.
'Alocanai' is a consultation for a decision. 'Arivurai' is a moral lecture or advice on how to behave.
You can say 'எனக்கு உங்கள் ஆலோசனை தேவை' (Enakku ungal alocanai thevai).
Yes, it is very common in Sri Lankan Tamil, often in very formal contexts.
Expressions liées
அறிவுரை கூறு
similarTo give moral advice
யோசனை சொல்
informalTo give an idea/suggestion
வழிகாட்டு
builds onTo guide (literally: show the way)
கலந்தாலோசி
specialized formTo discuss together
