Signification
A command to cease an action or movement.
Contexte culturel
Using 'Niruthu' with a hand gesture (palm out) is common. However, pointing a finger while saying it is considered very aggressive. The word 'Niruthu' is used, but 'Nippattu' is less common than in Chennai. 'Aga' is sometimes used as a soft 'wait/stop'. In Tamil-speaking offices, 'Niruthu' is rarely used. People prefer 'Hold on' or 'Pause' even when speaking Tamil, or the very formal 'Niruthungal'. Heroic characters often use a powerful, bass-heavy 'Niruthu!' to stop a villain's monologue. It's a classic cinematic trope.
The 'Nga' Rule
If in doubt, always add '-nga' (Niruthunga). It's the safest middle ground for politeness.
Don't Shout
Saying 'Niruthu' loudly can be interpreted as a sign of anger. Keep your tone neutral unless it's an emergency.
Signification
A command to cease an action or movement.
The 'Nga' Rule
If in doubt, always add '-nga' (Niruthunga). It's the safest middle ground for politeness.
Don't Shout
Saying 'Niruthu' loudly can be interpreted as a sign of anger. Keep your tone neutral unless it's an emergency.
Hand Signals
Always use a hand signal when telling a driver to stop; it's more effective than the word alone in noisy traffic.
Object First
In Tamil, the object usually comes before the verb: 'Vandiyai (Object) + Niruthu (Verb)'.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your younger brother. How do you tell him to stop running?
ஓடுவதை _______.
Since it's a younger brother, the informal 'Niruthu' is appropriate.
Fill in the blank to politely ask a bus driver to stop.
அண்ணா, பஸ்சை இங்கே _______.
Drivers should be addressed with the respectful '-ungal' form.
Match the Tamil phrase to the situation.
1. வண்டியை நிறுத்து | 2. பேச்சை நிறுத்து | 3. வேலையை நிறுத்து
Vandi = Vehicle, Pechu = Talk, Velai = Work.
Complete the dialogue.
A: சாம்பார் இன்னும் வேண்டுமா? B: இல்லை, _______.
In the context of food, 'Podhum' (enough) is more natural than 'Niruthu'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Things to 'Niruthu'
Transport
- • Car
- • Auto
- • Bus
Social
- • Talking
- • Shouting
- • Laughing
Actions
- • Running
- • Working
- • Playing
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஓடுவதை _______.
Since it's a younger brother, the informal 'Niruthu' is appropriate.
அண்ணா, பஸ்சை இங்கே _______.
Drivers should be addressed with the respectful '-ungal' form.
1. வண்டியை நிறுத்து | 2. பேச்சை நிறுத்து | 3. வேலையை நிறுத்து
Vandi = Vehicle, Pechu = Talk, Velai = Work.
A: சாம்பார் இன்னும் வேண்டுமா? B: இல்லை, _______.
In the context of food, 'Podhum' (enough) is more natural than 'Niruthu'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's fine. To an elder, it's very rude. Use 'Niruthungal' for respect.
'Niruthu' is transitive (stop something else), 'Nillu' is intransitive (stop yourself/stand).
No, for lights use 'Anai' (அணை) or 'Off pannu'. 'Niruthu' is for motion or actions.
Say 'Niruthadhe' (informal) or 'Niruthadhirgal' (formal).
Yes, it's a very common colloquial variation, especially in Chennai.
Yes, 'Pugaippidippadhai niruthu' means 'Stop smoking'.
It's the noun form, meaning 'a stop' or 'a pause'.
Say 'Aluvadhai niruthu'.
Yes, 'Nippattu' or simply 'Podhum' if you want them to stop what they're doing.
Yes, it's very common. You can write it in Tamil script or Romanized as 'Niruthu'.
Expressions liées
நில்
similarStand / Stop yourself
போதும்
similarEnough
விடு
contrastLeave it / Let go
தவிர்
specialized formAvoid
தடை
builds onBan / Obstacle
