B1 Collocation Neutre

தலைமுறை

தலமற

Generation

Signification

People born and living at the same time.

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Contexte culturel

The concept of 'Kula Deivam' (Family Deity) is often tracked through 'Thalaimuraigal'. Families visit their ancestral temples to ensure the lineage continues prosperously. In countries like Canada or Singapore, 'Thalaimurai' is used to distinguish between first-generation immigrants and their locally-born children. Movies often feature 'generational' stars (e.g., the family of Sivaji Ganesan or Muthuraman), where the term 'Thalaimurai' is used to describe their legacy in the industry. The 'Thirukkural' mentions the importance of leaving a good name for one's descendants, emphasizing the continuity of 'Thalaimurai'.

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Use it for 5G

If you want to sound tech-savvy in Tamil, use 'Aintham Thalaimurai' for 5G.

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Avoid 'Age'

Don't say 'My age people' (En vayasu aatkal) in formal writing; use 'En thalaimuraiyinar'.

Signification

People born and living at the same time.

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Use it for 5G

If you want to sound tech-savvy in Tamil, use 'Aintham Thalaimurai' for 5G.

⚠️

Avoid 'Age'

Don't say 'My age people' (En vayasu aatkal) in formal writing; use 'En thalaimuraiyinar'.

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The 7 Generations

Mentioning 'Ezhu Thalaimurai' in a speech about family will deeply impress native Tamil speakers.

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Plural form

Remember to add '-gal' for 'generations' (Thalaimuraigal).

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Thalaimurai'.

எங்கள் குடும்பத்தில் ஐந்து ___________ ஆக இந்த வீடு இருக்கிறது.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : தலைமுறையாக

The suffix '-aga' is used here to mean 'for/as', indicating the duration of five generations.

Which phrase means 'Generation Gap'?

கீழே உள்ளவற்றில் எது 'Generation Gap' என்பதைக் குறிக்கும்?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : தலைமுறை இடைவெளி

'Idaiveli' means gap or interval.

Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.

பொருத்துக:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : all

These are standard adjectival pairings with Thalaimurai.

Complete the dialogue.

அப்பா: 'இந்தக் காலத்துப் பசங்களுக்குப் பொறுமையே இல்லை.' மகன்: 'அப்பா, இது ___________ பிரச்சனை, தனிப்பட்ட பிரச்சனை இல்லை.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : தலைமுறை

The context implies a generational conflict, making 'Thalaimurai' the best fit.

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Aides visuelles

Thalaimurai vs Parambarai

Thalaimurai
People Focuses on the group
Parambarai
Lineage Focuses on the chain

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Thalaimurai'. Fill Blank B1

எங்கள் குடும்பத்தில் ஐந்து ___________ ஆக இந்த வீடு இருக்கிறது.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : தலைமுறையாக

The suffix '-aga' is used here to mean 'for/as', indicating the duration of five generations.

Which phrase means 'Generation Gap'? Choose A2

கீழே உள்ளவற்றில் எது 'Generation Gap' என்பதைக் குறிக்கும்?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : தலைமுறை இடைவெளி

'Idaiveli' means gap or interval.

Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : all

These are standard adjectival pairings with Thalaimurai.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

அப்பா: 'இந்தக் காலத்துப் பசங்களுக்குப் பொறுமையே இல்லை.' மகன்: 'அப்பா, இது ___________ பிரச்சனை, தனிப்பட்ட பிரச்சனை இல்லை.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : தலைமுறை

The context implies a generational conflict, making 'Thalaimurai' the best fit.

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Questions fréquentes

12 questions

It is neutral. It's used in both daily talk and formal news.

Yes, you can use it to describe generations of a specific breed or species.

'Santhathi' is more formal and often refers specifically to offspring/descendants.

It is 'Thalaimurai Idaiveli' (தலைமுறை இடைவெளி).

Younger people often just use the English word 'Generation' or 'Gen'.

In a social context, yes, it roughly implies a 25-30 year span.

You can say 'Engal thalaimuraiyil naan thaan muthal pattathari' (I am the first graduate in our generation).

Yes, 'Puthiya thalaimurai menporul' means 'New generation software'.

It means 'Young Generation'.

Yes, 'Thalaimuraigal' is common when talking about history.

Yes: 'En thalaimurai thaan siranthathu'.

'Murai' means order, rule, or turn.

Expressions liées

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தலைமுறை இடைவெளி

specialized form

Generation gap

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தலைமுறை தலைமுறையாக

builds on

For generations

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புதிய தலைமுறை

similar

New generation

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மூத்த தலைமுறை

contrast

Older generation

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வருங்காலத் தலைமுறை

similar

Future generation

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