Signification
Natural combination for gardening.
Contexte culturel
Watering plants is often the first chore of the day, done before the sun gets too hot. It is considered a peaceful, meditative start to the morning. The Tulsi plant is sacred. Watering it is not just gardening but a religious act called 'Tulsi Puja'. 'Maadi Thottam' (Terrace Gardening) is a huge trend in cities like Chennai and Coimbatore. People share tips on 'ūṟṟutal' techniques on YouTube. Classical poetry often uses the image of a person watering a plant to symbolize a king nurturing his citizens or a teacher nurturing students.
The '-ku' Rule
Always remember the dative '-ku'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Colloquial Shortcut
Use 'Thanni oottu' in casual conversation to sound more like a native speaker.
Signification
Natural combination for gardening.
The '-ku' Rule
Always remember the dative '-ku'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Colloquial Shortcut
Use 'Thanni oottu' in casual conversation to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't use 'Give'
Avoid saying 'Thannir kodu'. It's understandable but marks you as a learner.
Tulsi Context
If you see someone watering a plant in the morning near a lamp, they are likely performing a ritual.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct case ending for 'Cedi'.
நான் செடி___ தண்ணீர் ஊற்றினேன்.
The dative case '-ku' is required to show the plant is the recipient of the water.
Which verb is most natural for watering plants?
அம்மா செடிக்குத் தண்ணீர் ______.
'ūṟṟinār' (poured) is the standard collocation for water and plants.
Complete the dialogue.
A: செடிக்குத் தண்ணீர் ஊற்றினாயா? B: இல்லை, _________.
'I will pour it hereafter' is the only logical response to the question.
Match the phrase to the context.
When would you say 'செடிக்குத் தண்ணி ஊத்து'?
This is an informal command used in domestic settings.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநான் செடி___ தண்ணீர் ஊற்றினேன்.
The dative case '-ku' is required to show the plant is the recipient of the water.
அம்மா செடிக்குத் தண்ணீர் ______.
'ūṟṟinār' (poured) is the standard collocation for water and plants.
A: செடிக்குத் தண்ணீர் ஊற்றினாயா? B: இல்லை, _________.
'I will pour it hereafter' is the only logical response to the question.
When would you say 'செடிக்குத் தண்ணி ஊத்து'?
This is an informal command used in domestic settings.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBoth mean water. 'Thannir' is common/spoken, 'Neer' is formal/poetic.
Yes, but for big trees, we often say 'marathukku thannir oottu'.
'Poy' means to pour out/discard. 'Oottu' implies a purposeful pouring, like for a plant or into a cup.
செடிக்குத் தண்ணீர் ஊற்ற மறந்துவிட்டேன் (Ceṭikkut taṇṇīr ūṟṟa maṟantuviṭṭēn).
No, Tamil uses the noun-verb collocation 'thannir oottu'.
No, for pets use 'thannir vai' (place water).
செடிகளுக்குத் தண்ணீர் ஊற்று (Ceṭikaḷukkut taṇṇīr ūṟṟu).
It's better to use 'thannir' to sound more professional.
Yes, it can also mean to feed someone (like a baby).
அதிகமாகத் தண்ணீர் ஊற்றாதே.
Expressions liées
செடி வளர்த்தல்
builds onGrowing/raising plants
உரம் போடுதல்
similarApplying fertilizer
நீர் பாய்ச்சுதல்
specialized formIrrigating
களை எடுத்தல்
similarWeeding
பூப்பறித்தல்
similarPlucking flowers
