Signification
Describing a door that is not closed.
Contexte culturel
In villages, leaving the front door open during the day is a sign of trust and hospitality. It invites neighbors to drop by without a formal invitation. Modern startups in Chennai use 'திறந்த கதவு கொள்கை' to contrast with the rigid, closed-door hierarchy of older traditional firms. The 'open door' is a metaphor for the 'mouth' of a generous person who speaks kind words and offers food. During certain festivals, temple doors are kept open for long hours ('Thirantha Vaayil') to allow all devotees to see the deity.
Use it for 'Welcome'
If you want to tell someone they are always welcome, say 'எங்கள் கதவு எப்போதும் திறந்திருக்கும்' (Our door will always be open).
Not for Windows
Remember to use 'Jannal' for windows. 'Thirantha Kathavu' only applies to doors.
Signification
Describing a door that is not closed.
Use it for 'Welcome'
If you want to tell someone they are always welcome, say 'எங்கள் கதவு எப்போதும் திறந்திருக்கும்' (Our door will always be open).
Not for Windows
Remember to use 'Jannal' for windows. 'Thirantha Kathavu' only applies to doors.
Hospitality
Using this phrase in a social context shows you understand the Tamil value of 'Virunthombal'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct Tamil phrase.
இந்த வேலை ஒரு _________ போன்றது. (This job is like an open door.)
The context of a 'job' implies an opportunity, which is best described as an 'open door'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'The door is open'?
Choose the best option:
'Thiranthirukkirathu' is the correct verb form to describe the current state of the door.
Match the usage of 'திறந்த கதவு' to the situation.
Situation: A boss tells employees they can talk to him anytime.
Accessible leadership is the hallmark of an open door policy.
Complete the dialogue.
A: காற்று வருகிறதே, கதவு எங்கே? B: அந்த _________ வழியாக காற்று வருகிறது.
If wind is coming in, it must be through an 'open door' (or window).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where you see it
Home
- • Main door
- • Room door
Office
- • Open door policy
- • Meeting room
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇந்த வேலை ஒரு _________ போன்றது. (This job is like an open door.)
The context of a 'job' implies an opportunity, which is best described as an 'open door'.
Choose the best option:
'Thiranthirukkirathu' is the correct verb form to describe the current state of the door.
Situation: A boss tells employees they can talk to him anytime.
Accessible leadership is the hallmark of an open door policy.
A: காற்று வருகிறதே, கதவு எங்கே? B: அந்த _________ வழியாக காற்று வருகிறது.
If wind is coming in, it must be through an 'open door' (or window).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'திறந்த கார் கதவு' is perfectly natural.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Use 'கதவை திறந்து வை' (Kathavai thiranthu vai).
Not directly. Use 'திறந்த மனது' (Thirantha manathu) for that.
The opposite is 'மூடிய கதவு' (Mudiya kathavu) or 'சாத்திய கதவு' (Saathiya kathavu).
No, for a shop, use 'கடை திறந்திருக்கிறது' (The shop is open).
'Vaayil' is the entrance/gateway, 'Kathavu' is the physical door.
Use 'கதவு அவரால் திறக்கப்பட்டது'.
Yes, very often as a metaphor for a new life or a secret being revealed.
No, use 'திறந்த புத்தகம்' (Thirantha puthagam).
Expressions liées
திறந்த மனது
similarOpen mind/heart
மூடிய கதவு
contrastClosed door
நல்வாய்ப்பு
synonymGood opportunity
வழி பிறக்கும்
builds onA way will be born
