A1 Expression Neutre

கெட்ட செய்தி

கடட சயத

Bad news

Entraîne-toi

Signification

Reacting to negative information

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Contexte culturel

Delivering bad news is often delayed until the recipient is in a 'safe' state (sitting down, having water). Traditional families might use the term 'Asubam' (inauspicious) instead of 'Ketta' to describe news related to rituals or timing. The word 'Seithi' is sometimes replaced by 'Vithayam' (matter/subject) in casual speech, but 'Ketta seithi' remains the standard for news. The 'Ketta Seithi' trope is a staple for dramatic interval blocks in movies.

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Use 'Aiyyo'

Adding 'Aiyyo' before 'Ketta seithi' makes your reaction sound much more natural and native.

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Don't over-use

If you call every minor inconvenience a 'Ketta seithi', it might sound overly dramatic. Use it for actual news.

Signification

Reacting to negative information

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Use 'Aiyyo'

Adding 'Aiyyo' before 'Ketta seithi' makes your reaction sound much more natural and native.

⚠️

Don't over-use

If you call every minor inconvenience a 'Ketta seithi', it might sound overly dramatic. Use it for actual news.

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Formal alternative

In emails, use 'Varuthamana seithi' (Regrettable news) to sound more professional.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'news'.

இது ஒரு கெட்ட ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : செய்தி

'Seithi' means news. 'Varthai' means word, 'Padam' means movie, and 'Sappadu' means food.

Which phrase means 'Very bad news'?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : மிகவும் கெட்ட செய்தி

'Migavum' means 'very'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: என் நாய் இறந்துவிட்டது. (My dog died.) B: _________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : இது ஒரு கெட்ட செய்தி. வருத்தமாக இருக்கிறது.

The correct response to a death is to acknowledge the bad news and express sadness.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You hear that your favorite shop is closing down.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : கெட்ட செய்தி

A shop closing is generally considered negative news for a fan.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'news'. Fill Blank A1

இது ஒரு கெட்ட ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : செய்தி

'Seithi' means news. 'Varthai' means word, 'Padam' means movie, and 'Sappadu' means food.

Which phrase means 'Very bad news'? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : மிகவும் கெட்ட செய்தி

'Migavum' means 'very'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: என் நாய் இறந்துவிட்டது. (My dog died.) B: _________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : இது ஒரு கெட்ட செய்தி. வருத்தமாக இருக்கிறது.

The correct response to a death is to acknowledge the bad news and express sadness.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You hear that your favorite shop is closing down.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : கெட்ட செய்தி

A shop closing is generally considered negative news for a fan.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

4 questions

It can be both. Context determines if it's 'a piece of bad news' or 'bad news' in general.

No, you would say 'Ketta padam' (Bad movie). 'Seithi' is only for information/news.

Say 'Ennidam oru ketta seithi irukkirathu' or more simply 'Oru ketta seithi'.

Not at all. It is a factual description of the news. However, your tone should be sympathetic.

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நல்ல செய்தி

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துக்க செய்தி

specialized form

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முக்கிய செய்தி

similar

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மோசமான செய்தி

similar

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