A1 Collocation Neutre

குளிர்ந்த காற்று

களரநத கறற

Cold breeze

Entraîne-toi

Signification

A chilly wind

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Contexte culturel

During the month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan), the 'Kuḷirnta kāṟru' is considered sacred. People wake up early to sing devotional songs in this breeze. In movies, a 'Kuḷirnta kāṟru' often signals the arrival of a hero or a romantic moment, usually accompanied by a flute BGM. Traditional medicine warns that too much 'Kuḷirnta kāṟru' can increase 'Vata' dosha, leading to joint pains, so elders advise covering the ears. The 'Thendral' (cool southern breeze) is a specific type of Kuḷirnta kāṟru praised for bringing the scent of sandalwood from the Podhigai hills.

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The 'Ntha' Rule

Whenever you see 'nta' at the end of a Tamil adjective, it usually means 'which is' or 'that has'. So 'Kuḷirnta' = 'That which is cold'.

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Blessing

If someone says 'Manam kuḷirntatu' (My heart is cooled), it means they are very happy or satisfied with your help.

Signification

A chilly wind

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The 'Ntha' Rule

Whenever you see 'nta' at the end of a Tamil adjective, it usually means 'which is' or 'that has'. So 'Kuḷirnta' = 'That which is cold'.

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Blessing

If someone says 'Manam kuḷirntatu' (My heart is cooled), it means they are very happy or satisfied with your help.

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Avoid 'Jill'

While 'Jill-nu' is common, using 'Kuḷirnta' in your writing will get you much higher marks in exams or respect in formal settings.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'wind'.

வெளியே குளிர்ந்த ______ வீசுகிறது.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : காற்று

'Kaatru' means wind. The sentence says 'Cold wind is blowing outside'.

Which phrase means 'A pleasant cold wind'?

இதமான குளிர்ந்த காற்று

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : இதமான குளிர்ந்த காற்று

'Idamaana' means pleasant, 'Kuḷirnta' means cold, and 'Kaatru' means wind.

Match the Tamil words with their English meanings.

Match the following:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : all

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ஏன் ஸ்வெட்டர் போடுகிறாய்? (Why are you wearing a sweater?) B: வெளியே ________ வீசுகிறது.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : குளிர்ந்த காற்று

You wear a sweater because a cold wind is blowing.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'wind'. Fill Blank A1

வெளியே குளிர்ந்த ______ வீசுகிறது.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : காற்று

'Kaatru' means wind. The sentence says 'Cold wind is blowing outside'.

Which phrase means 'A pleasant cold wind'? Choose A1

இதமான குளிர்ந்த காற்று

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : இதமான குளிர்ந்த காற்று

'Idamaana' means pleasant, 'Kuḷirnta' means cold, and 'Kaatru' means wind.

Match the Tamil words with their English meanings. Match A1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : all

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ஏன் ஸ்வெட்டர் போடுகிறாய்? (Why are you wearing a sweater?) B: வெளியே ________ வீசுகிறது.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : குளிர்ந்த காற்று

You wear a sweater because a cold wind is blowing.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

4 questions

No, for a drink use 'Kulircciyaana paanam' or 'Jillunu irukira paanam'.

Tamil nouns like 'Kaatru' are neuter (it).

The opposite is 'Veppamāna kāṟru' (Hot wind).

Yes, it is universally understood across all Tamil dialects.

Expressions liées

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இளம் தென்றல்

similar

Young/gentle breeze

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கடுங்குளிர்

builds on

Extreme cold

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சுடு காற்று

contrast

Hot wind

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வாடை காற்று

specialized form

North wind

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காற்று பலமாக வீசுகிறது

builds on

Wind is blowing strongly

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