Signification
Asking to increase volume of speech
Contexte culturel
In public buses or markets, people often speak very loudly. Using 'Sathamaga sollungal' might be met with a smile as it's quite formal for such a chaotic environment. Sri Lankan Tamil speakers often use 'Urakka' (உரக்க) instead of 'Sathamaga'. It is considered very standard and polite in the Jaffna dialect. In Chennai's IT hubs, English is common, but when Tamil is used in meetings, 'Sathamaga sollungal' is the standard professional way to ask for volume. Historically, students were expected to recite Vedas or texts with great volume and clarity. 'Sathamaga' was a sign of confidence and mastery.
The 'Konjam' Trick
Always add 'Konjam' (a little) before the phrase. It makes the request sound much less like a command and more like a polite favor.
Don't Shout Back
If someone asks you 'Sathamaga sollungal', increase your volume but don't scream. Screaming is 'Kathuvathu' and is considered rude.
Signification
Asking to increase volume of speech
The 'Konjam' Trick
Always add 'Konjam' (a little) before the phrase. It makes the request sound much less like a command and more like a polite favor.
Don't Shout Back
If someone asks you 'Sathamaga sollungal', increase your volume but don't scream. Screaming is 'Kathuvathu' and is considered rude.
Body Language
When saying this to an elder, a slight tilt of the head or a hand to the ear reinforces that the problem is your hearing, not their speaking.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adverbial form of 'Satham'.
தயவுசெய்து ___________ சொல்லுங்கள். (Please say it loudly.)
The suffix '-aga' is needed to turn the noun 'satham' into the adverb 'loudly'.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a teacher to speak up?
How do you say 'Speak loudly' to a teacher?
The '-ungal' suffix is the polite/honorific form required for teachers.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on a phone call and the signal is weak.
When you can't hear due to a weak signal, you ask the person to speak louder.
Complete the dialogue.
A: எனக்குக் கேட்கவில்லை. B: ________________.
If someone says 'I can't hear' (enakkuk ketkavillai), the logical follow-up is 'Speak louder'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesதயவுசெய்து ___________ சொல்லுங்கள். (Please say it loudly.)
The suffix '-aga' is needed to turn the noun 'satham' into the adverb 'loudly'.
How do you say 'Speak loudly' to a teacher?
The '-ungal' suffix is the polite/honorific form required for teachers.
You are on a phone call and the signal is weak.
When you can't hear due to a weak signal, you ask the person to speak louder.
A: எனக்குக் கேட்கவில்லை. B: ________________.
If someone says 'I can't hear' (enakkuk ketkavillai), the logical follow-up is 'Speak louder'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is the most direct translation of 'loudly' in modern Tamil.
Yes, but use the informal 'Sathama sollu' or 'Sathama sollunga' instead.
Use 'மெதுவாகப் பேசுங்கள்' (Methuvaga pesungal) or 'சத்தத்தைக் குறைத்துச் சொல்லுங்கள்' (Reduce the sound and say).
This is a grammar rule called 'Sandhi' which joins words smoothly. It is common in written and formal Tamil.
'Sathamaga' is the correct adverbial form. 'Sathamai' is not a standard form.
No, for music use 'Sathathai koottungal' (Increase the sound).
Not if you use a neutral tone and add 'thayavu seithu' (please).
'உரக்கச் சொல்லுங்கள்' (Urakkach sollungal) is very common in Sri Lanka.
'Sol' is better for repeating a specific word; 'Pesu' is better for a long conversation.
Say 'எனக்குக் கேட்கவில்லை' (Enakkuk ketkavillai).
Expressions liées
மெதுவாகச் சொல்லுங்கள்
contrastSpeak slowly
உரக்கச் சொல்லுங்கள்
synonymSpeak loudly/boldly
தெளிவாகச் சொல்லுங்கள்
similarSpeak clearly
கத்தாதீர்கள்
contrastDon't shout
