Signification
Inquiring about the current climate conditions.
Contexte culturel
Weather talk is dominated by 'Veyyil' (heat). During the summer months, asking about the weather is often a way to commiserate about the intense temperature. In Sri Lankan Tamil, the word 'காலநிலை' (Kaalanilai) is frequently used for daily weather, whereas in India it specifically means 'climate'. For farmers, this question is about the 'Monsoon'. The timing of the rain is critical for festivals like Pongal. In cities like Chennai or Bangalore, English loanwords are so common that 'Climate' has almost replaced 'Vaanilai' in casual speech.
Sound like a local
Use 'இன்னைக்கு' (Innaikku) instead of 'இன்று' (Inru) in conversations. It sounds much more natural.
Don't be too formal
Avoid saying 'எவ்வாறு உள்ளது?' (evvaaru ullathu) in casual talk; it sounds like a news anchor.
Signification
Inquiring about the current climate conditions.
Sound like a local
Use 'இன்னைக்கு' (Innaikku) instead of 'இன்று' (Inru) in conversations. It sounds much more natural.
Don't be too formal
Avoid saying 'எவ்வாறு உள்ளது?' (evvaaru ullathu) in casual talk; it sounds like a news anchor.
The 'Climate' shortcut
If you forget 'Vaanilai', just say 'Climate'. Every Tamil speaker knows this English word.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word for 'weather'.
இன்று _______ எப்படி இருக்கிறது?
'வானிலை' (Vaanilai) is the correct word for weather. 'வானம்' is sky, 'காலம்' is time/season, and 'மழை' is rain.
Which is the correct spoken/informal version of the phrase?
Choose the informal version:
In spoken Tamil, 'Inru' becomes 'Innaikku', 'Vaanilai' is often 'Climate', and 'Irukkirathu' becomes 'Irukku'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இன்று வானிலை எப்படி இருக்கிறது? B: ___________.
The question asks about the weather, so the answer should describe a weather condition like 'The heat is high'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'நேற்று வானிலை எப்படி இருந்தது?'
'நேற்று' (Netru) means yesterday and 'இருந்தது' (irunthathu) is the past tense.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇன்று _______ எப்படி இருக்கிறது?
'வானிலை' (Vaanilai) is the correct word for weather. 'வானம்' is sky, 'காலம்' is time/season, and 'மழை' is rain.
Choose the informal version:
In spoken Tamil, 'Inru' becomes 'Innaikku', 'Vaanilai' is often 'Climate', and 'Irukkirathu' becomes 'Irukku'.
A: இன்று வானிலை எப்படி இருக்கிறது? B: ___________.
The question asks about the weather, so the answer should describe a weather condition like 'The heat is high'.
When would you say 'நேற்று வானிலை எப்படி இருந்தது?'
'நேற்று' (Netru) means yesterday and 'இருந்தது' (irunthathu) is the past tense.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is the standard word. It's used in textbooks and news, but it's perfectly fine for daily life too.
Yes! Mixing English nouns with Tamil grammar is very common in urban areas.
Say 'வெயிலாக இருக்கிறது' (Veyyilaaga irukkirathu).
Vaanilai is weather (short-term). Kaalanilai is climate (long-term).
Because 'Vaanilai' is a neuter singular noun, so the verb must match that gender and number.
Replace 'Inru' (today) with 'Naalai' (tomorrow) and change the verb to 'irukkum' (will be).
Not at all! It's one of the most polite and common ways to start a conversation in Tamil culture.
Instead of asking 'how is the weather', say 'மழை பெய்கிறது' (It is raining).
Yes, but 'Kaalanilai' is more common there for daily weather than it is in India.
Say 'வானிலை மோசமாக இருக்கிறது' (Vaanilai mosamaaga irukkirathu).
Expressions liées
மழை வருமா?
similarWill it rain?
வெயில் அதிகமாக இருக்கிறது
builds onThe heat is high.
வானிலை அறிக்கை
specialized formWeather report
குளிர் எடுக்கிறது
contrastIt is feeling cold.
