Signification
A shirt that has not been worn.
Contexte culturel
Wearing new clothes (Puthu Thuni) is the most important part of festivals like Deepavali and Pongal. It signifies prosperity and the washing away of past misfortunes. The groom's family usually gifts a 'Puthiya Sattai' and 'Veshti' to the bride's brothers as a mark of respect and kinship. There is a tradition of 'Manjal Poosu' (applying turmeric) to the corners of a new shirt to protect the wearer from bad luck before they wear it for the first time. A 'new shirt' is often used as a visual metaphor for a character's sudden change in fortune or a successful job hunt.
Spoken vs Written
Always use 'Puthu' in conversation; 'Puthiya' sounds very formal.
Complimenting
If you see someone in a new shirt, saying 'Puthu sattaiya?' is a great way to start a conversation.
Signification
A shirt that has not been worn.
Spoken vs Written
Always use 'Puthu' in conversation; 'Puthiya' sounds very formal.
Complimenting
If you see someone in a new shirt, saying 'Puthu sattaiya?' is a great way to start a conversation.
Word Order
Never say 'Sattai Puthiya'. The adjective must come first.
Emphasis
Use 'Putham Puthiya' if the shirt is literally brand new and you want to show it off.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'new'.
எனக்கு ஒரு ______ சட்டை வேண்டும். (I want a new shirt.)
'புதிய' (Puthiya) means new. 'பழைய' (Pazhaya) means old, and 'பெரிய' (Periya) means big.
Which of these is the informal/spoken version of the phrase?
Choose the informal version:
In spoken Tamil, 'புதிய' is shortened to 'புது'.
Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matches the vocabulary learned in this lesson.
Complete the dialogue.
A: உன் சட்டை அழகாக இருக்கிறது! B: நன்றி, இது ஒரு ______.
If someone compliments a shirt, it's usually because it's a 'new shirt'.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஎனக்கு ஒரு ______ சட்டை வேண்டும். (I want a new shirt.)
'புதிய' (Puthiya) means new. 'பழைய' (Pazhaya) means old, and 'பெரிய' (Periya) means big.
Choose the informal version:
In spoken Tamil, 'புதிய' is shortened to 'புது'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matches the vocabulary learned in this lesson.
A: உன் சட்டை அழகாக இருக்கிறது! B: நன்றி, இது ஒரு ______.
If someone compliments a shirt, it's usually because it's a 'new shirt'.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsPrimarily yes, but it can be used for any button-down shirt. For women's tops, 'Blouse' or 'Top' is more common.
Yes! 'Puthiya' works for any new object (Puthiya vandi).
'Puthu' is the root/informal form; 'Puthiya' is the formal adjective form.
நான் புதிய சட்டை அணிந்திருக்கிறேன் (Nāṉ puthiya saṭṭai aṇintirukkiṟēṉ).
No, 'Puthiya' remains the same for both singular and plural.
It is considered a naturalized Tamil word, though it likely has roots in Sanskrit or Prakrit.
'Sokka' is a slang/dialectal word for shirt used in southern Tamil Nadu.
It represents a new beginning and gratitude for the harvest.
It's better to say 'Puthiya T-shirt', but people will understand you.
இந்த புதிய சட்டையின் விலை என்ன? (Intha puthiya sattaiyin vilai enna?)
Yes, 'Putham Puthiya' (புத்தம் புதிய).
Sometimes, but 'Coat' is usually called 'Coat' or 'Mel-sattai'.
Expressions liées
பழைய சட்டை
contrastOld shirt
புதிய துணி
similarNew clothes
வெள்ளை சட்டை
specialized formWhite shirt
கைச்சட்டை
specialized formHand-shirt (T-shirt/Vest)
சட்டைப்பை
builds onShirt pocket
