Signification
Bringing a car or bike to a halt.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Chennai, stopping an auto-rickshaw involves a specific 'hissing' sound or a loud 'Right!' or 'Left!' followed by 'Niruthunga'. Sri Lankan Tamils might use the word 'நிப்பாட்டு' (Nippattu) more frequently than 'நிறுத்து' (Niruttu) in casual settings. Due to strict traffic laws, 'Vandi niruttu' is rarely used on highways; people specify 'Bus stop-la niruthunga' or 'Carpark-la niruthunga'. The phrase is often mixed with English, creating 'Vandiya stop pannu', which is understood by all generations.
The '-unga' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Niruthunga'. It is never wrong to be polite to a driver.
Don't just say 'Stop'
While many Tamils understand 'Stop', using the native phrase gets you better service and respect.
Signification
Bringing a car or bike to a halt.
The '-unga' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Niruthunga'. It is never wrong to be polite to a driver.
Don't just say 'Stop'
While many Tamils understand 'Stop', using the native phrase gets you better service and respect.
The Hand Signal
Extend your arm and move your palm up and down while saying the phrase for maximum clarity.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct polite form to say to a taxi driver.
அண்ணே, இங்கே ______.
'-unga' is the polite suffix, and 'niruttu' is the transitive verb for stopping a vehicle.
Fill in the blank with the word for 'vehicle'.
______ நிறுத்து, எனக்கு தாகமாக இருக்கிறது.
'Vandi' means vehicle, which is what you stop to get a drink.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are guiding a friend to park in a tight spot.
You tell them to stop when they have reached the right spot.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் வண்டி நிறுத்தினாய்? B: ______.
A flat tire (tyre puncture) is a logical reason to stop a vehicle.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What is a Vandi?
Road
- • Car
- • Auto
- • Bike
Rail
- • Train
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஅண்ணே, இங்கே ______.
'-unga' is the polite suffix, and 'niruttu' is the transitive verb for stopping a vehicle.
______ நிறுத்து, எனக்கு தாகமாக இருக்கிறது.
'Vandi' means vehicle, which is what you stop to get a drink.
Situation: You are guiding a friend to park in a tight spot.
You tell them to stop when they have reached the right spot.
A: ஏன் வண்டி நிறுத்தினாய்? B: ______.
A flat tire (tyre puncture) is a logical reason to stop a vehicle.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'Vandi' is a generic term for any vehicle, including a cycle.
'Nippattu' is more informal and common in Chennai. 'Niruttu' is standard and safe everywhere.
Say 'Vandi niruthathe' (informal) or 'Vandi niruthathiga' (polite).
Yes, in a very informal/slang way: 'Vandiya niruthu pa!'
Expressions liées
வண்டி ஓட்டு
contrastDrive the vehicle
வண்டி ஏறு
similarGet in the vehicle
வண்டி இறங்கு
builds onGet out of the vehicle
ஓரங்கட்டு
specialized formPull over to the side
