Signification
Predicting the weather for the day.
Contexte culturel
Rain is often associated with the 'Monsoon' (Paruvamazhai). The Northeast Monsoon is the main source of water, making rain talk very common in October and November. In Sri Lanka, the term 'மழை பெய்யுது' is often used even for future intent in some dialects, but 'மழை வரும்' remains universally understood. Rain is a symbol of romance. If a character says 'இன்று மழை வரும்', it often foreshadows a romantic encounter or a song sequence. Farmers rely on the 'Panchangam' (traditional almanac) to predict 'மழை வரும்'. It is a matter of survival, not just weather.
The 'Zha' Factor
Mastering the 'zha' in 'Malai' will make you sound like a native speaker instantly.
Tense Trouble
Don't use 'varukirathu' for the future. Stick to 'varum' for predictions.
Signification
Predicting the weather for the day.
The 'Zha' Factor
Mastering the 'zha' in 'Malai' will make you sound like a native speaker instantly.
Tense Trouble
Don't use 'varukirathu' for the future. Stick to 'varum' for predictions.
Add 'Pola'
Adding 'pola irukku' (looks like) makes your prediction sound more natural and less like a robotic weather report.
Small Talk Gold
In Tamil culture, talking about rain is the safest and most common way to break the ice.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'today'.
_____ மழை வரும்.
'Inru' means today. 'Naalai' is tomorrow and 'Netru' is yesterday.
Which sentence means 'It will rain today'?
Pick the correct translation:
'Varum' is the future tense (will come). 'Vanthathu' is past, and 'Peygirathu' is present.
Complete the dialogue.
A: வானம் இருட்டாக இருக்கிறது. B: ஆமாம், _____.
If the sky is dark (iruttaka), it is likely to rain (malai varum).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see your friend leaving without an umbrella and you see clouds.
You are warning them about the future rain and suggesting an umbrella.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Tense Comparison
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_____ மழை வரும்.
'Inru' means today. 'Naalai' is tomorrow and 'Netru' is yesterday.
Pick the correct translation:
'Varum' is the future tense (will come). 'Vanthathu' is past, and 'Peygirathu' is present.
A: வானம் இருட்டாக இருக்கிறது. B: ஆமாம், _____.
If the sky is dark (iruttaka), it is likely to rain (malai varum).
You see your friend leaving without an umbrella and you see clouds.
You are warning them about the future rain and suggesting an umbrella.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Inru malai varum' is the most natural way to say 'It is going to rain today'.
'Varum' means 'will come' and is more common in speech. 'Peyyum' means 'will fall/rain' and is slightly more formal.
You can say 'மழை வரலாம்' (Malai varalaam).
'Innaikku' is better for speaking; 'Inru' is better for writing.
It's a cultural perspective where rain is seen as an arriving entity or guest.
Say 'இன்று பலத்த மழை வரும்' (Inru palatha malai varum).
No, you must change 'Inru' (today) to 'Naalai' (tomorrow).
You can say 'இன்று தூறல் போடும்' (Inru thooral podum).
Yes, it is neutral and can be used with anyone.
Just add the question marker '-aa': 'இன்று மழை வருமா?' (Inru malai varumaa?).
Expressions liées
மழை பெய்யும்
similarRain will fall
மழை வராது
contrastRain will not come
பெருமழை
specialized formHeavy rain
மழைச்சாரல்
specialized formDrizzle
வானம் மேகமூட்டமாக இருக்கிறது
builds onThe sky is cloudy
