Signification
A student who is very capable.
Contexte culturel
Academic success is often celebrated with 'sweets' (laddu) and public banners in villages. A 'Thiramaiyana Manavan' brings honor to his entire community. In Sri Lankan Tamil culture, the term 'Kettikkaran' is often used interchangeably with 'Thiramaiyana Manavan' in daily speech, but 'Thiramaiyana' remains the formal choice for certificates. In Singapore, being a 'Thiramaiyana Manavan' often includes being bilingual in Tamil and English, which is highly valued in the education system. The concept of 'Thiram' was originally linked to archery and warfare, but shifted to 'Kalvi' (education) as society became more settled and scholarly.
Gender is Key
Always check if you are talking about a boy (Manavan) or a girl (Manavi). This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Use with Subjects
To sound more natural, specify the subject: '[Subject]-il thiramaiyana manavan' (e.g., 'Maths-il thiramaiyana manavan').
Signification
A student who is very capable.
Gender is Key
Always check if you are talking about a boy (Manavan) or a girl (Manavi). This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Use with Subjects
To sound more natural, specify the subject: '[Subject]-il thiramaiyana manavan' (e.g., 'Maths-il thiramaiyana manavan').
Avoid Redundancy
Don't say 'Thiramaiyana Puthisali'. Pick one quality and stick to it for better flow.
Modesty
When describing yourself, it's often better to say 'I try to be a talented student' rather than 'I am a talented student' to sound more humble in Tamil culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct adjective form of 'Thiramai'.
அவன் ஒரு ________ மாணவன்.
We need the adjectival form ending in '-ana' to describe the noun 'Manavan'.
Choose the correct sentence for a female student.
Which one is correct?
'Manavi' is the feminine form of student, and 'Thiramaiyana' is the correct adjective.
Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the gender and number variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a parent.
ஆசிரியர்: உங்கள் மகன் நன்றாகப் படிக்கிறான். அவன் ஒரு ________. பெற்றோர்: நன்றி ஐயா.
The teacher is praising the son, so 'talented student' is the logical fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender in Tamil Students
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஅவன் ஒரு ________ மாணவன்.
We need the adjectival form ending in '-ana' to describe the noun 'Manavan'.
Which one is correct?
'Manavi' is the feminine form of student, and 'Thiramaiyana' is the correct adjective.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the gender and number variations of the phrase.
ஆசிரியர்: உங்கள் மகன் நன்றாகப் படிக்கிறான். அவன் ஒரு ________. பெற்றோர்: நன்றி ஐயா.
The teacher is praising the son, so 'talented student' is the logical fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Manavan' applies to students of all ages, from kindergarten to PhD.
The feminine form is 'திறமையான மாணவி' (Thiramaiyāna māṇavi).
It is neutral. It works in both formal reports and casual conversations.
Use 'திறமையான மாணவர்கள்' (Thiramaiyāna māṇavarkaḷ).
'Thiramaiyana' means skilled/capable, while 'Puthisali' means intelligent/smart.
No, for a worker use 'திறமையான தொழிலாளி' (Thiramaiyāna thozhilāḷi).
Yes, 'Thiramai' is a noun meaning 'skill'. Adding '-ana' makes it an adjective.
அவன் ஒரு திறமையான மாணவனாக இருந்தான் (Avan oru thiramaiyana manavanaga irunthan).
Yes, especially in movies about school life like 'Nanban' or 'Pasanga'.
A common slang term for a very talented student is 'Gilli' or 'Vathiyar'.
Expressions liées
புத்திசாலி மாணவன்
similarIntelligent student
கெட்டிக்கார மாணவன்
synonymSmart/Clever student
சிறந்த மாணவன்
specialized formBest/Excellent student
மந்தமான மாணவன்
contrastDull/Slow student
முன்மாதிரி மாணவன்
builds onRole model student
