Signification
A place to catch buses.
Contexte culturel
Bus stations are often named after political leaders (e.g., M.G.R. Bus Terminus). It is common to see large statues of these leaders at the entrance. In Jaffna or Vavuniya, the term 'பேருந்து நிலையம்' is used, but you might also hear 'பஸ் ஸ்டாண்ட்' frequently due to colonial influence. In Singapore, 'Bus Interchange' is the common English term, but in Tamil media (Oli 96.8FM), they strictly use 'பேருந்து நிலையம்'. In villages, the 'Bus Stand' is the primary social hub where people gather to read newspapers and discuss politics.
Use 'Bus Stand' for locals
If you are struggling to be understood by an auto driver, say 'Bus Stand'. It is universally understood.
Watch the grammar
Don't forget the 'thth' when adding endings to 'Nilaiyam'. It's 'Nilaiyaththil', not 'Nilaiyam-il'.
Signification
A place to catch buses.
Use 'Bus Stand' for locals
If you are struggling to be understood by an auto driver, say 'Bus Stand'. It is universally understood.
Watch the grammar
Don't forget the 'thth' when adding endings to 'Nilaiyam'. It's 'Nilaiyaththil', not 'Nilaiyam-il'.
Formal vs Informal
Use 'Pēruntu nilaiyam' in your Tamil class and 'Bus Stand' at the tea shop.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'பேருந்து நிலையம்' with the locative case (-il).
நான் _________ காத்திருக்கிறேன். (I am waiting at the bus station.)
The locative case '-il' (at/in) requires the 'thth' bridge, making it 'nilaiyaththil'.
Which word refers to a large bus terminal?
பெரிய பஸ் ஸ்டாண்டிற்குத் தமிழ் சொல் என்ன?
'Nilaiyam' refers to a station/terminal, while 'Niruththam' is just a stop.
Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential transportation collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
பயணி: அண்ணா, இந்தப் பேருந்து _________ போகுமா? நடத்துனர்: ஆம், போகும்.
The passenger is asking if the bus goes 'to the station' (nilaiyaththirku).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநான் _________ காத்திருக்கிறேன். (I am waiting at the bus station.)
The locative case '-il' (at/in) requires the 'thth' bridge, making it 'nilaiyaththil'.
பெரிய பஸ் ஸ்டாண்டிற்குத் தமிழ் சொல் என்ன?
'Nilaiyam' refers to a station/terminal, while 'Niruththam' is just a stop.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential transportation collocations.
பயணி: அண்ணா, இந்தப் பேருந்து _________ போகுமா? நடத்துனர்: ஆம், போகும்.
The passenger is asking if the bus goes 'to the station' (nilaiyaththirku).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but 'Bus' is more common in casual talk. 'Pēruntu' is used in formal announcements and writing.
Nilaiyam is a large station/terminal. Niruththam is a small roadside stop.
பேருந்து நிலையத்திற்கு (Pēruntu nilaiyaththiṟku).
Usually, you need the prefix (Pēruntu, Irayil, etc.) to specify which station you mean.
Locals often just say 'Stand' (ஸ்டாண்ட்).
Expressions liées
பேருந்து நிறுத்தம்
similarBus stop
இரயில் நிலையம்
similarRailway station
விமான நிலையம்
similarAirport
காவல் நிலையம்
similarPolice station
