Signification
People coming together in a place.
Contexte culturel
Crowds are often seen as a sign of 'Kala-kala-ppu' (vibrancy and life). A lonely place is often considered 'moosamaana' (bad/gloomy). In Chennai, 'Kootam' in the T. Nagar shopping district is legendary, especially during the Diwali season. People travel from other districts just to be part of this crowd. The 'First Day First Show' (FDFS) of a big star's movie is a cultural phenomenon where massive crowds gather to perform 'Abishekam' to posters. The success of a political leader is often judged by the 'Kootam' they can pull for a 'Maanaadu' (conference).
Use with 'அதிக'
Always add 'அதிக' (adhiga - more/much) before 'kootam' to emphasize how big the crowd is.
Don't use for friends
If you are meeting 3 friends, don't say 'kootam koodinom'. It sounds like you are 50 people!
Signification
People coming together in a place.
Use with 'அதிக'
Always add 'அதிக' (adhiga - more/much) before 'kootam' to emphasize how big the crowd is.
Don't use for friends
If you are meeting 3 friends, don't say 'kootam koodinom'. It sounds like you are 50 people!
Positive crowds
Remember that in many Tamil contexts, a crowd is a sign of a good event, not just a nuisance.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'கூடுதல்'.
நேற்று மார்க்கெட்டில் அதிக கூட்டம் ______.
'நேற்று' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'கூடியது' is correct.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'A crowd is gathering'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'கூடுதல்' is the natural verb to use with 'கூட்டம்'.
Match the situation to the sentence.
Situation: A famous actor arrives at the airport.
A celebrity arrival always causes a crowd to gather.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் ரோட்டில் இவ்வளவு டிராபிக்? B: அங்கே ஏதோ சண்டை, அதான் ______.
A fight on the road usually causes a crowd to gather, leading to traffic.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநேற்று மார்க்கெட்டில் அதிக கூட்டம் ______.
'நேற்று' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'கூடியது' is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
'கூடுதல்' is the natural verb to use with 'கூட்டம்'.
Situation: A famous actor arrives at the airport.
A celebrity arrival always causes a crowd to gather.
A: ஏன் ரோட்டில் இவ்வளவு டிராபிக்? B: அங்கே ஏதோ சண்டை, அதான் ______.
A fight on the road usually causes a crowd to gather, leading to traffic.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'கூட்டம்' is a collective noun. Even though it's singular in form, it refers to many people.
Usually no. For animals, we use 'மந்தை' (mandhai - herd) or 'கூட்டம்' with the animal name, but the verb might change (e.g., 'ஆட்டு மந்தை'). However, 'பறவைக் கூட்டம்' (flock of birds) is common.
You can say 'கூட்டம் தாங்க முடியவில்லை' (Can't bear the crowd) or 'கூட்டம் அள்ளுது'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The opposite is 'கூட்டம் கலைதல்' (kootam kalaithal), which means the crowd dispersing.
Not directly. For traffic, use 'போக்குவரத்து நெரிசல்' (pokkuvarathu nerisal). But you can say a crowd gathered *because* of the traffic.
Not necessarily. It could be for a sale, a movie, or just a busy street.
You say 'என்னைச் சுற்றி கூட்டம் கூடியது' (Ennai sutri kootam koodiyadhu).
'Kumpal' is more like a 'mob' and is often used for unorganized or rowdy groups.
No, it's strictly for physical presence in a location.
Expressions liées
கூட்டம் கலைதல்
contrastThe crowd dispersing
கும்பல்
similarA mob or unorganized group
ஒன்று கூடுதல்
similarTo unite or come together
கூட்டம் அள்ளுதல்
specialized formTo be extremely crowded
