Signification
Growing greenery in the soil.
Contexte culturel
Planting a Neem tree (Vēmbu) is common because it is considered a manifestation of the Goddess Mariamman and has medicinal properties. The 'Nāṟṟu naṭutal' (paddy transplanting) is often accompanied by folk songs called 'Nattu Pattu' to ease the labor of the farmers. The 'Miyawaki' method of planting dense urban forests has become a popular trend in cities like Chennai and Coimbatore. Most Tamil schools have a mandatory 'Green Club' where students are evaluated on the plants they 'nattu' and 'valarttal'.
Use 'Nattu Vai'
Adding 'vai' after 'nattu' (nattu vai) makes you sound more like a native speaker. It implies the action is completed and established.
Retroflex 'T'
Make sure to curl your tongue for the 'tt' in 'nattu'. If you say it with a flat tongue, it might sound like a different word.
Signification
Growing greenery in the soil.
Use 'Nattu Vai'
Adding 'vai' after 'nattu' (nattu vai) makes you sound more like a native speaker. It implies the action is completed and established.
Retroflex 'T'
Make sure to curl your tongue for the 'tt' in 'nattu'. If you say it with a flat tongue, it might sound like a different word.
Gift a Plant
In Tamil Nadu, giving a sapling as a gift is now considered very trendy and eco-conscious. Use this phrase when giving the gift!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'nadu'.
நேற்று நான் ஒரு ரோஜாச் செடி ______.
'நேற்று' (Yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'நட்டேன்' is correct.
Which sentence is the most natural for a gardening hobby?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Nadu' is the most accurate verb for the act of planting in soil.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four essential steps of gardening in Tamil.
Complete the dialogue.
அப்பா: தோட்டத்தில் என்ன செய்கிறாய்? மகன்: நான் ஒரு மாஞ்செடி ______.
The father asks 'What are you doing (now)?', so the present tense 'நடுகிறேன்' is appropriate.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Things you can 'Nadu'
Plants
- • Pūccedi (Flower plant)
- • Māñcedi (Mango sapling)
- • Thulasi (Basil)
Objects
- • Koṭi (Flag)
- • Vēli (Fence)
- • Thūṇ (Pillar)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநேற்று நான் ஒரு ரோஜாச் செடி ______.
'நேற்று' (Yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'நட்டேன்' is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Nadu' is the most accurate verb for the act of planting in soil.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four essential steps of gardening in Tamil.
அப்பா: தோட்டத்தில் என்ன செய்கிறாய்? மகன்: நான் ஒரு மாஞ்செடி ______.
The father asks 'What are you doing (now)?', so the present tense 'நடுகிறேன்' is appropriate.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if you are actually putting them into soil in a pot. If you are just moving the pot, use 'vai'.
'Nadu' is for plants/saplings; 'vidhai' is for seeds.
No, 'nattu' is a participle. The full verb is 'naduthal' or 'nadu'.
You say 'Naan naduvēn' (நான் நடுவேன்).
Yes, it is identical in both Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil dialects.
Yes! 'Kodi naduthal' (planting a flag) is a very common and correct usage.
The opposite would be 'pudunguthal' (பிடுங்குதல்) - to uproot.
Yes, but 'maram naduthal' or 'cedi nadum pani' (the work of planting) sounds slightly more professional.
It is a grammatical rule for Class 6 'strong' verbs in the past tense/participle form.
No, that is an English idiom. In Tamil, you would use 'muththam koduthal' (giving a kiss).
Expressions liées
மரம் நடுதல்
similarTree planting
விதை விதைத்தல்
contrastSowing seeds
செடி வளர்த்தல்
builds onGrowing plants
நாற்று நடுதல்
specialized formTransplanting seedlings
தோட்டம் அமைத்தல்
builds onSetting up a garden
