Signification
Availability of potable water
Contexte culturel
Providing water to thirsty travelers is considered a 'Dharma'. Many traditional homes have a 'Thinnai' (porch) where a pot of water is kept for anyone. In Chennai, 'குடிநீர் வசதி' often refers specifically to 'Metro Water'. If a house doesn't have it, they rely on 'Lorry water'. In villages, the 'Ooru-kani' (village well) was the traditional drinking water facility. Now, it's replaced by 'OHT' (Overhead Tanks). The Chola kings built the Kallanai dam, one of the oldest water-regulation structures in the world, to ensure water facilities for their people.
Use 'Kudineer' for Safety
When asking for water to drink, always use 'Kudineer' instead of just 'Thanneer' to ensure you are given potable water.
Don't say 'Drinking Water Place'
Avoid literal translations like 'Kudineer Idam'. Use 'Kudineer Vacati' to sound like a native speaker.
Signification
Availability of potable water
Use 'Kudineer' for Safety
When asking for water to drink, always use 'Kudineer' instead of just 'Thanneer' to ensure you are given potable water.
Don't say 'Drinking Water Place'
Avoid literal translations like 'Kudineer Idam'. Use 'Kudineer Vacati' to sound like a native speaker.
Real Estate Hack
In Chennai, ask specifically for 'Metro Water Vacati' to know if the house has the best quality municipal water.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
இந்த விடுதியில் சுத்தமான _______ உள்ளது.
The sentence refers to 'clean' (suthamaana), which most naturally pairs with drinking water facility.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal letter to a mayor?
Asking for water in your area:
This uses the formal 'venduhirom' and the full phrase 'kudineer vacati'.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English context.
Context Matching
Direct translation match.
Complete the dialogue between a tenant and a landlord.
Tenant: இந்த வீட்டில் 24 மணிநேரமும் _______ இருக்கிறதா?
In a housing context, drinking water is the most critical facility to ask about.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
General vs. Drinking Water
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇந்த விடுதியில் சுத்தமான _______ உள்ளது.
The sentence refers to 'clean' (suthamaana), which most naturally pairs with drinking water facility.
Asking for water in your area:
This uses the formal 'venduhirom' and the full phrase 'kudineer vacati'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation match.
Tenant: இந்த வீட்டில் 24 மணிநேரமும் _______ இருக்கிறதா?
In a housing context, drinking water is the most critical facility to ask about.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but in practice, it means it is *intended* for drinking. It is still wise to check if it is filtered or 'RO' water.
'Thanneer' is the general word for water. 'Kudineer' specifically means drinking water.
No, for a bottle you would say 'குடிநீர் பாட்டில்' (Kudineer bottle). 'Vacati' refers to the system or facility.
It is a loanword from Sanskrit that has been used in Tamil for centuries and is now considered standard.
You say 'குடிநீர் வரி' (Kudineer vari - water tax) or 'தண்ணீர் பில்'.
Yes, it is the standard term in all government and legal documents regarding water supply.
You say 'குடிநீர் வசதி இல்லை' (There is no drinking water facility).
No, hot water is 'Sudu Thanneer'. 'Kudineer' is about potability, not temperature.
Yes, it is used similarly in Sri Lanka, though they also use 'பானநீர்' (Pananeer) in very formal contexts.
You would say 'குடிநீர் குழாயில் கசிவு உள்ளது' (There is a leak in the drinking water pipe).
Expressions liées
தண்ணீர் தட்டுப்பாடு
contrastWater shortage
சுத்திகரிக்கப்பட்ட குடிநீர்
specialized formPurified drinking water
நீர் மேலாண்மை
builds onWater management
குழாய் இணைப்பு
similarTap connection
