Signification
Putting on spectacles for vision.
Contexte culturel
In Tamil Nadu, the 'hero' entry in movies often involves a slow-motion shot of the actor wearing sunglasses (karuppu kaṇṇāṭi). This has made wearing glasses a symbol of 'gethu' (style/coolness). There is a deep-rooted respect for those who wear glasses in rural areas, as it is often assumed they have studied a lot (paṭippāḷi). Among the youth, 'nerd' culture is becoming popular, and many wear non-prescription 'zero-power' glasses just for the aesthetic. While rare now, in the past, taking off one's glasses when greeting a very senior person or a guru was a sign of humility, showing that you are not 'shielding' your eyes from them.
Use 'iru' for the state
If someone already has glasses on their face, say 'அணிந்திருக்கிறார்' (aṇintirukkiṟār) instead of just 'அணிகிறார்' (aṇikiṟār).
Mirror vs. Glasses
Always check the context. If someone says 'கண்ணாடி உடைந்தது' (The glass broke), it could be a mirror, spectacles, or a window!
Signification
Putting on spectacles for vision.
Use 'iru' for the state
If someone already has glasses on their face, say 'அணிந்திருக்கிறார்' (aṇintirukkiṟār) instead of just 'அணிகிறார்' (aṇikiṟār).
Mirror vs. Glasses
Always check the context. If someone says 'கண்ணாடி உடைந்தது' (The glass broke), it could be a mirror, spectacles, or a window!
Formal vs Informal
Use 'அணி' in your Tamil exams and 'போடு' when talking to friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'அணி'.
தாத்தா செய்தித்தாள் படிக்கும்போது கண்ணாடி ___________.
'அணிவார்' is the future/habitual form of 'wear' for accessories.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am wearing sunglasses'?
Select the right sentence:
You 'wear' (அணி) sunglasses, you don't 'look' (பார்) or 'drink' (குடி) them.
Complete the dialogue.
டாக்டர்: உங்களுக்குப் பார்வை குறைவாக உள்ளது. நோயாளி: அப்படியானால் நான் _________?
The patient is asking if they need to wear glasses.
Match the type of glass to the situation.
வெயில் காலம் (Summer season)
Sunglasses (black glasses) are worn in summer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesதாத்தா செய்தித்தாள் படிக்கும்போது கண்ணாடி ___________.
'அணிவார்' is the future/habitual form of 'wear' for accessories.
Select the right sentence:
You 'wear' (அணி) sunglasses, you don't 'look' (பார்) or 'drink' (குடி) them.
டாக்டர்: உங்களுக்குப் பார்வை குறைவாக உள்ளது. நோயாளி: அப்படியானால் நான் _________?
The patient is asking if they need to wear glasses.
வெயில் காலம் (Summer season)
Sunglasses (black glasses) are worn in summer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it can mean mirror, glass (material), or spectacles. Context is key.
Yes! 'கடிகாரம் அணி' (kaṭikāram aṇi) is the correct way to say 'wear a watch'.
'Aṇi' is more formal and elegant; 'pōṭu' is casual and everyday speech.
You can say 'karuppu kaṇṇāṭi' (black glasses) or 'veyil kaṇṇāṭi' (sun glasses).
In Tamil, it is treated as a singular noun, unlike the English 'glasses'.
Expressions liées
கண்ணாடி கழற்று
contrastTo take off glasses
கண்ணாடி துடை
similarTo wipe/clean glasses
பார்வை சோதனை
builds onEye exam
கண் கண்ணாடி
synonymEyeglasses
