Signification
Agreeing with someone's opinion
Contexte culturel
In Tamil culture, agreeing with an elder is often accompanied by a slight head tilt or a 'Indian head wobble'. Using this phrase verbally reinforces that physical gesture of respect. Sri Lankan Tamil speakers might use 'ஓம், நீங்கள் சொல்லுறது சரி' (Om, neengal sollurathu sari). 'Om' is the common word for 'Yes' in this region. In modern Chennai tech hubs, this phrase is often mixed with English: 'Neenga solrathu correct thaan'. This 'Tanglish' is the standard for the B1-B2 level in professional settings. In Tamil cinema (Kollywood), heroes often use this phrase to show they are 'good, respectful men' before they take action based on someone's advice.
The Power of '-than'
Always add the '-than' at the end. It makes you sound more native and sincere.
Watch the 'Nee'
Never use 'Nee' with someone you don't know well, even if they look younger than you.
Signification
Agreeing with someone's opinion
The Power of '-than'
Always add the '-than' at the end. It makes you sound more native and sincere.
Watch the 'Nee'
Never use 'Nee' with someone you don't know well, even if they look younger than you.
Add a 'Nod'
A small head nod while saying this phrase makes it 10x more effective in Tamil culture.
Softening Disagreement
Start with 'Neengal solvathu sarithaan...' even if you are about to disagree. it's the polite Tamil way.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal agreement.
நீங்கள் ________ சரிதான்.
We need the verbal noun 'solvathu' to mean 'what you are saying'.
Which of these is the most appropriate for a job interview?
How do you agree with the interviewer?
This is the formal and respectful version.
Match the Tamil phrase to its register.
Match the following:
The use of 'Neengal' and 'Solvathu' marks the formal register.
Complete the dialogue.
ஆசிரியர்: 'படிப்பு தான் ஒருவனுக்குப் பெருமை.' மாணவன்: '_________________ ஐயா.'
A student must use the formal 'Neengal' with a teacher.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநீங்கள் ________ சரிதான்.
We need the verbal noun 'solvathu' to mean 'what you are saying'.
How do you agree with the interviewer?
This is the formal and respectful version.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
The use of 'Neengal' and 'Solvathu' marks the formal register.
ஆசிரியர்: 'படிப்பு தான் ஒருவனுக்குப் பெருமை.' மாணவன்: '_________________ ஐயா.'
A student must use the formal 'Neengal' with a teacher.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's a bit formal. Use 'Nee solrathu sari' or just 'Sarithaan' with friends.
'Sari' means correct/right (opinion/logic). 'Unmai' means truth (facts).
No, in Tamil, it is used as a singular honorific for respect.
Instead of saying 'You are wrong', say 'Enakku appadi thonala' (I don't feel that way).
Yes, it is very appropriate for formal emails.
It is 'Solvathu'. The 'v' is the future/present marker for the verbal noun.
There is a debate, but it has been part of Tamil for so long it is considered native for all practical purposes.
Yes, in modern 'Tanglish', this is very common.
It's an emphatic particle like 'indeed' or 'only'.
Yes, constantly, especially in family dramas and court scenes.
Expressions liées
உண்மைதான்
synonymIt is the truth.
ஆமாம்
similarYes.
நிச்சயமாக
builds onCertainly.
ஒப்புக்கொள்கிறேன்
specialized formI agree.
அப்படியே ஆகட்டும்
similarLet it be so.
தவறு
contrastWrong.
