Signification
Asking not to find faults
Contexte culturel
In Tamil households, it is considered bad luck (dharidhiram) to constantly complain about food or wealth. 'Kurai sollāthē' is often used to ward off this negative energy. Sri Lankan Tamils might use 'Kutham' more frequently in colloquial speech, but 'Kurai sollāthē' remains the standard for advice. In these multicultural settings, the phrase is often used to encourage social cohesion and discourage complaining about other cultures' practices. The concept of 'Kurai' is linked to the idea that nothing in the material world is perfect, so one should focus on the 'Nirai' (fullness/positivity) instead.
Use with 'Semma'
If someone is complaining about something great, say 'Semmaiya irukku, kurai sollāthē!' (It's awesome, don't complain!)
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you are starting an argument. Keep it gentle for advice.
Signification
Asking not to find faults
Use with 'Semma'
If someone is complaining about something great, say 'Semmaiya irukku, kurai sollāthē!' (It's awesome, don't complain!)
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you are starting an argument. Keep it gentle for advice.
The 'Nirai' trick
A great way to sound native is to follow 'Kurai sollāthē' with a positive observation (Nirai).
Food Etiquette
Always use this if a foreigner starts criticizing local street food in front of the vendor!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
இந்த சாப்பாடு நன்றாக இருக்கிறது, வீணாக ________. (Don't complain)
The sentence requires a negative imperative to tell someone not to complain.
Which of these is the formal version of the phrase?
Choose the formal version:
'Kurai kūṟātīrkaḷ' is the formal/respectful way to say 'Don't find fault'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த ஹோட்டல் அவ்வளவு சுத்தமாக இல்லை. B: ________, இது ஒரு சின்ன கிராமம். (Don't complain)
B is asking A to stop finding faults given the context of a small village.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A friend is unhappy with their birthday gift because of the color.
When someone is ungrateful for a gift, 'Kurai sollāthē' is the appropriate response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇந்த சாப்பாடு நன்றாக இருக்கிறது, வீணாக ________. (Don't complain)
The sentence requires a negative imperative to tell someone not to complain.
Choose the formal version:
'Kurai kūṟātīrkaḷ' is the formal/respectful way to say 'Don't find fault'.
A: இந்த ஹோட்டல் அவ்வளவு சுத்தமாக இல்லை. B: ________, இது ஒரு சின்ன கிராமம். (Don't complain)
B is asking A to stop finding faults given the context of a small village.
Situation: A friend is unhappy with their birthday gift because of the color.
When someone is ungrateful for a gift, 'Kurai sollāthē' is the appropriate response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on the tone. To a friend, it's helpful advice. To an elder, it's rude. Use 'Kurai sollātīrkaḷ' to be safe.
Kurai is a minor flaw or deficiency. Kutram is a serious fault, mistake, or crime.
No, it's too informal. Use 'vimarshanam' (criticism) in a professional context.
You can say 'Pularambathai niruthu' (Stop whining).
Yes: 'Thayavu seithu kurai kūṟātīrkaḷ' (Please do not state faults).
Yes, as an adjective it means 'less' or 'reduced'. As a noun, it means 'fault'.
The opposite would be 'Pārāttu' (Praise) or 'Nandri sol' (Say thanks).
Yes, you can say 'Intha porutla kurai sollāthē' (Don't find fault in this object), but it's usually for people's opinions.
Constantly! It's a staple in family dramas where one character is being difficult.
It's a famous song meaning 'I have no grievances/faults to complain about to God'.
Expressions liées
குறை கூறாதே
synonymDon't state faults
குற்றம் சொல்லாதே
similarDon't blame/accuse
நிறைவாக இரு
contrastBe satisfied/full
வாய் மூடிக் கொள்
similarShut your mouth
குறை ஒன்றும் இல்லை
builds onThere is no fault at all
