Signification
A command to move quickly on foot.
Contexte culturel
Running is a key part of the 'Odi Vilayadu Pappa' poem by Bharathiyar, which encourages children to be active and avoid laziness. In 'Manju Virattu' or 'Jallikattu', running away from a bull is a skill. The crowd often yells 'Odu!' to the participants. The 'climax run' is a famous trope where the hero runs to save someone, often accompanied by high-tempo music. In busy cities like Chennai, 'Odu' is synonymous with the fast-paced life and catching the 'Local Train'.
Respect the Elders
Always use 'Odungal' with anyone older than you to avoid sounding rude.
The 'Fan' Test
Use 'Odu' to check if your Tamil friends understand you're talking about a machine functioning.
Signification
A command to move quickly on foot.
Respect the Elders
Always use 'Odungal' with anyone older than you to avoid sounding rude.
The 'Fan' Test
Use 'Odu' to check if your Tamil friends understand you're talking about a machine functioning.
Poetic Roots
Mentioning Bharathiyar's 'Odi Vilayadu Pappa' will instantly impress native speakers.
Teste-toi
How do you tell your younger brother to run fast?
தம்பி, _______ ஓடு.
'Vegamaaga' means fast, which is the natural pairing for 'Odu'.
Fill in the correct formal form of 'Odu'.
ஐயா, நீங்கள் சீக்கிரம் _________.
The suffix '-ngal' is required for formal address ('Aiya' means Sir).
Match the sentence to the context.
1. மின்விசிறி ஓடுகிறது. 2. படம் ஓடுகிறது. 3. நாய் ஓடுகிறது.
'Odu' applies to machines, movies, and animals.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesதம்பி, _______ ஓடு.
'Vegamaaga' means fast, which is the natural pairing for 'Odu'.
ஐயா, நீங்கள் சீக்கிரம் _________.
The suffix '-ngal' is required for formal address ('Aiya' means Sir).
1. மின்விசிறி ஓடுகிறது. 2. படம் ஓடுகிறது. 3. நாய் ஓடுகிறது.
'Odu' applies to machines, movies, and animals.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, use 'Mookku ozhugugirathu'. 'Odu' is for feet and machines.
'Odu' is just 'run'. 'Odi po' means 'run away' or 'escape'.
Yes, you can say 'Program odugirathu', though 'iyangugirathu' is more formal.
Say 'Naan odinen'.
Expressions liées
ஓட்டம்
specialized formA race or the act of running
ஓடிப் போ
builds onRun away / Escape
விரைந்து செல்
synonymGo quickly
நட
contrastWalk
