Signification
Deciding to do something seriously
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often used by parents during the 'Board Exam' season (10th and 12th grade), which is a high-pressure period. It emphasizes that intelligence is secondary to 'Manam' (willpower). Motivational songs in movies often use this phrase. Heroes like Rajinikanth or Vijay often have dialogues telling the villain or the audience that 'Manam vaithaal' anything is possible. In Bhakti literature, 'Manam vaithal' refers to 'Ekagrata' or one-pointedness of mind during meditation or prayer. In modern offices, managers use this to encourage 'ownership' of a project. It's a softer way of saying 'take responsibility'.
Use the Conditional
90% of the time, you'll use 'Manam vaithaal'. Master this form first to sound natural.
Not for Objects
Never use this to tell someone to put a physical object somewhere. It sounds like you're asking them to use telekinesis!
Signification
Deciding to do something seriously
Use the Conditional
90% of the time, you'll use 'Manam vaithaal'. Master this form first to sound natural.
Not for Objects
Never use this to tell someone to put a physical object somewhere. It sounds like you're asking them to use telekinesis!
The 'Manasu' Shift
If you want to sound like a local in Chennai, always use 'Manasu vai' instead of 'Manam vai'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Manam vai'.
நீ ______ இந்த வேலையைச் சுலபமாக முடிக்கலாம்.
The conditional 'vaithaal' (if you set) is needed here to complete the 'if... then' structure.
Which situation is appropriate for 'Manam vai'?
Choose the best context:
'Manam vai' is for serious resolutions and focused effort.
Complete the dialogue.
A: எனக்குத் தமிழ் பேசப் பயமாக இருக்கிறது. B: பயப்படாதே, நீ ______ முயற்சி செய்.
'Manam vaithu' (with a set mind) is the standard way to encourage someone to try.
Match the Tamil phrase to its English equivalent.
Match them:
Matching the base form, conditional, and past tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesநீ ______ இந்த வேலையைச் சுலபமாக முடிக்கலாம்.
The conditional 'vaithaal' (if you set) is needed here to complete the 'if... then' structure.
Choose the best context:
'Manam vai' is for serious resolutions and focused effort.
A: எனக்குத் தமிழ் பேசப் பயமாக இருக்கிறது. B: பயப்படாதே, நீ ______ முயற்சி செய்.
'Manam vaithu' (with a set mind) is the standard way to encourage someone to try.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the base form, conditional, and past tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends (as 'Manasu vai') or in a formal speech (as 'Manam vaiyungal').
Usually, it's positive (resolve to succeed). However, it can be used negatively: 'அவன் திருட மனம் வைத்தான்' (He set his mind to steal), but this is less common.
'Kavani' means to pay attention to something happening now. 'Manam vai' is a deeper commitment to a goal.
Use 'Naan manam vaiththen' (நான் மனம் வைத்தேன்).
Yes, very often in motivational scenes and songs.
Expressions liées
கவனம் செலுத்து
similarTo pay attention / direct focus.
முயற்சி செய்
builds onTo make an effort.
மனம் மாறு
contrastTo change one's mind.
உறுதியாக இரு
similarBe firm / determined.
