Signification
Doing something blindly
Contexte culturel
In Tamil cinema, the hero often performs stunts or identifies villains 'kannai moodi kondu' to show he has 'Gnyanam' (wisdom) beyond physical sight. Closing eyes is the first step to 'Antar Mouna' (inner silence). The idiom reflects the idea that true knowledge comes from within, not just from what we see. In Tamil business culture, 'Nambikkai' (trust) is often more important than written contracts. People might say they trust a partner 'kannai moodi kondu'. Teachers often challenge students by asking if they can solve a problem 'kannai moodi kondu' to test if they have truly understood the concept or just memorized it.
Sound like a Native
Use 'moodiṭṭu' instead of 'moodi kondu' in casual chats. It sounds much more natural.
Context Matters
Be careful using this for serious financial advice unless you are very sure; it implies you are taking responsibility for the trust.
Signification
Doing something blindly
Sound like a Native
Use 'moodiṭṭu' instead of 'moodi kondu' in casual chats. It sounds much more natural.
Context Matters
Be careful using this for serious financial advice unless you are very sure; it implies you are taking responsibility for the trust.
Respect
Saying you trust an elder 'kannai moodi kondu' is a high compliment in Tamil culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
இந்த உணவகம் மிகவும் சுத்தமானது. இங்கே நீங்கள் ________ சாப்பிடலாம்.
The sentence says the restaurant is very clean, so you can eat there 'blindly' (with full trust).
Which sentence uses the idiom to show 'Expertise'?
Choose the best option:
This sentence means 'She can sew with her eyes closed,' showing her skill.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த கார் நல்லா இருக்குமா? B: ஆமாம், என் நண்பன் வச்சிருக்கான். நீ ________ வாங்கலாம்.
B is recommending the car strongly based on a friend's experience.
Match the sentence to the meaning.
Sentence: 'யாரையும் கண்ணை மூடிக்கொண்டு நம்பாதே.'
This is a common warning against blind faith.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Usage Areas
Shopping
- • Trusted Brands
- • Quality Food
Skills
- • Music
- • Typing
- • Cooking
Relationships
- • Best Friends
- • Parents
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇந்த உணவகம் மிகவும் சுத்தமானது. இங்கே நீங்கள் ________ சாப்பிடலாம்.
The sentence says the restaurant is very clean, so you can eat there 'blindly' (with full trust).
Choose the best option:
This sentence means 'She can sew with her eyes closed,' showing her skill.
A: இந்த கார் நல்லா இருக்குமா? B: ஆமாம், என் நண்பன் வச்சிருக்கான். நீ ________ வாங்கலாம்.
B is recommending the car strongly based on a friend's experience.
Sentence: 'யாரையும் கண்ணை மூடிக்கொண்டு நம்பாதே.'
This is a common warning against blind faith.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, it's generally positive or neutral. It only becomes negative if you are criticizing someone for being reckless.
No. Use 'Thūṅka pōṟēṉ' for that. This is an idiom for trust or ease.
'Moodi kondu' is formal/written; 'moodiṭṭu' is the spoken version used in daily life.
Yes, to mean you are an expert, but don't actually close your eyes!
Yes, it is widely understood and used across all Tamil dialects.
Say 'Kannai moodi kondu nambathe'.
Yes, you can trust a machine or a car 'kannai moodi kondu'.
Not really, but 'moodiṭṭu' is the quickest way to say it.
Yes, to describe a skill you are very confident in.
Yes, 'kannai moodi kondu nambikkai' is exactly blind faith.
Yes, 'I can make this recipe with my eyes closed'.
The opposite is 'Kavanamaaga' (carefully) or 'Kannum karuthumaaga'.
Very often! It's a favorite for romantic lyrics.
You can, but 'Kannai' (singular) is the idiomatic standard.
Expressions liées
கண்மூடித்தனமாக
similarBlindly/Irrationally
அசால்ட்டாக
similarEffortlessly/Casually
நம்பிக்கை வை
builds onTo place trust
கண்ணும் கருத்துமாக
contrastWith great care and attention
