Signification
Instruction to shut a door.
Contexte culturel
In traditional homes, the main door is often kept open during the day to signify hospitality, but 'saathu' is used immediately if a private conversation starts. The ritual closing of temple doors is called 'Thirukkappidal'. It is a sacred version of 'saathuthal'. With the rise of AC culture in cities like Chennai, 'Kathavai saathu' has become a constant refrain to prevent cooling loss. Some believe doors shouldn't be slammed ('saathu' with force) as it drives away good energy from the house.
Sound like a local
Use 'saathu' instead of 'moodu' for doors. It immediately makes your Tamil sound more authentic and less like a textbook.
Watch the Sandhi
Don't forget the 'ch' (ச்) sound between the words. It's 'Kathavai-ch-saathu', not 'Kathavai saathu'.
Signification
Instruction to shut a door.
Sound like a local
Use 'saathu' instead of 'moodu' for doors. It immediately makes your Tamil sound more authentic and less like a textbook.
Watch the Sandhi
Don't forget the 'ch' (ச்) sound between the words. It's 'Kathavai-ch-saathu', not 'Kathavai saathu'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing letters to complete the phrase.
கதவைச் ச__த்து.
The verb is 'saathu' (சாத்து).
Which is the polite way to ask an elder to shut the door?
Choose the correct form:
Adding '-unga' makes the command polite and respectful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: வெளியே மழை பெய்கிறது. B: அப்படியா? சீக்கிரம் _______.
If it's raining, you should shut the door.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Correct pairings of door-related commands.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesகதவைச் ச__த்து.
The verb is 'saathu' (சாத்து).
Choose the correct form:
Adding '-unga' makes the command polite and respectful.
A: வெளியே மழை பெய்கிறது. B: அப்படியா? சீக்கிரம் _______.
If it's raining, you should shut the door.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct pairings of door-related commands.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsOnly if used with elders. With friends, it's perfectly normal. To be safe, use 'saathunga'.
Yes, 'கார் கதவைச் சாத்து' is very common.
'Saathu' is the physical swing. 'Adai' is more about blocking or closing a business/shop.
You say 'கதவைச் சாத்தாதே' (Kathavai saathaathe).
Expressions liées
கதவைத் திற
contrastOpen the door
கதவை மூடு
synonymClose the door
கதவை அடை
similarBlock/Lock the door
தாழ்ப்பாள் போடு
builds onBolt the door
