Signification
Asking someone to increase their speaking speed.
Contexte culturel
Speaking fast is often seen as a sign of intelligence and quick thinking (surusuruppu). However, in rural areas, it might be seen as lack of manners. Chennai Tamil is famous for its speed. Words are often clipped and merged. 'Vēkamākap pēcu' might sound like 'Vēkamāpēsu' in one breath. Sri Lankan Tamil tends to be more formal and preserves older grammatical structures. They might prefer 'Viraivākap pēcuṅkaḷ' over the more casual 'Vēkamā'. Due to the influence of English and Malay, the pace of life is fast, and 'Vēkamākap pēcu' is a common phrase in business and daily chores.
The 'p' trick
If you forget the 'p' doubling in writing, just remember that 'āka' acts like a spring that pushes the next consonant to double.
Don't be rude
Always add 'koñcam' (a little) before the phrase to make it sound less like a harsh command.
Signification
Asking someone to increase their speaking speed.
The 'p' trick
If you forget the 'p' doubling in writing, just remember that 'āka' acts like a spring that pushes the next consonant to double.
Don't be rude
Always add 'koñcam' (a little) before the phrase to make it sound less like a harsh command.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct adverbial form of 'Vēkam'.
நீ ________ பேசு. (Nī ________ pēcu.)
We need the adverbial form ending in '-āka' plus the sandhi 'p' before 'pēcu'.
Which of these is the most formal way to ask someone to speak faster?
Choose the formal version:
The suffix '-uṅkaḷ' makes the verb formal and respectful.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are talking to your boss during a presentation.
This includes the honorific 'Aiyā' and the formal verb form.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesநீ ________ பேசு. (Nī ________ pēcu.)
We need the adverbial form ending in '-āka' plus the sandhi 'p' before 'pēcu'.
Choose the formal version:
The suffix '-uṅkaḷ' makes the verb formal and respectful.
Situation: You are talking to your boss during a presentation.
This includes the honorific 'Aiyā' and the formal verb form.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt can be, depending on the tone. To be safe, use 'Koñcam வேகமாகப் பேசுங்கள்'.
Vēkam is speed (velocity). Cīkkiram is quickness (time). You speak 'Vēkamā' but you arrive 'Cīkkiramā'.
Only if you have a very close relationship and use the formal 'pēcuṅkaḷ'. Otherwise, it's better to say 'We are running out of time'.
Expressions liées
சீக்கிரம் சொல்லு
synonymTell it quickly
மெதுவாகப் பேசு
contrastSpeak slowly
சத்தமாகப் பேசு
similarSpeak loudly
சுருக்கமாகப் பேசு
specialized formSpeak briefly
