Signification
A chance for employment
Contexte culturel
The 'Employment Exchange' (வேலை வாய்ப்பு அலுவலகம்) registration is a rite of passage for many graduates, who wait years for government job notifications based on seniority. In Singapore, 'Vēlai vāyppu' is often discussed in the context of the 'SkillsFuture' initiative, focusing on upskilling to remain competitive in the job market. In Northern Sri Lanka, 'Vēlai vāyppu' is a major topic of post-war reconstruction, with a focus on creating sustainable livelihoods in agriculture and tech. For the diaspora, 'Vēlai vāyppu' often refers to opportunities in the tech hubs of London, Toronto, or the Bay Area, usually discussed in professional Tamil associations.
Use it for 'Job Market'
If you want to talk about the 'job market' in general, 'Vēlai vāyppu sandhai' is the term, but often just 'Vēlai vāyppu' is enough.
Don't say 'Job Chance'
While 'Chance' is understood, using 'Vāyppu' makes you sound much more fluent and educated in Tamil.
Signification
A chance for employment
Use it for 'Job Market'
If you want to talk about the 'job market' in general, 'Vēlai vāyppu sandhai' is the term, but often just 'Vēlai vāyppu' is enough.
Don't say 'Job Chance'
While 'Chance' is understood, using 'Vāyppu' makes you sound much more fluent and educated in Tamil.
The 'Arasu' Prefix
Add 'Arasu' (Government) before it to talk about the highly coveted civil service jobs: 'Arasu vēlai vāyppu'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
சென்னையில் ஐடி துறையில் அதிக _______ உள்ளது.
The sentence discusses the abundance of jobs in the IT sector in Chennai, so 'job opportunity' is the correct fit.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Job Fair'?
Choose the correct term:
'Mugaām' is the formal term for a camp or fair in this context.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard translations for common collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: உங்களுக்கு வேலை கிடைத்துவிட்டதா? B: இல்லை, நான் இன்னும் நல்ல _______ தேடிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்.
The speaker is saying they are still looking for a 'job opportunity'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to find Vēlai Vāyppu
Digital
- • Naukri
- • Tamil Job Portals
Physical
- • Job Fairs
- • Employment Office
- • Company Boards
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesசென்னையில் ஐடி துறையில் அதிக _______ உள்ளது.
The sentence discusses the abundance of jobs in the IT sector in Chennai, so 'job opportunity' is the correct fit.
Choose the correct term:
'Mugaām' is the formal term for a camp or fair in this context.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations for common collocations.
A: உங்களுக்கு வேலை கிடைத்துவிட்டதா? B: இல்லை, நான் இன்னும் நல்ல _______ தேடிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்.
The speaker is saying they are still looking for a 'job opportunity'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can refer to part-time, freelance, or contract opportunities as well, though it usually implies a significant professional engagement.
Usually, 'Pathavi uyarvu' is used for promotion. 'Vēlai vāyppu' is more for getting a new job or entering a new field.
The standard term is 'Vēlai vāyppu mugaām' (வேலை வாய்ப்பு முகாம்).
In modern written Tamil, it is often written as one word: வேலைவாய்ப்பு. In casual writing, two words are fine.
'Vēlai' is general work. 'Paṇi' is more formal/professional service. 'Paṇi vāyppu' is the high-formal version of 'Vēlai vāyppu'.
No, use 'Vyāpāra vāyppu' (வியாபார வாய்ப்பு) for business or 'Thozhil vāyppu' (தொழில் வாய்ப்பு) for industry/trade opportunities.
Yes, it is universally understood across all Tamil-speaking regions including Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia.
You can say 'Nān vēlai thēdugirēn' or more formally 'Nān vēlai vāyppu thēdugirēn'.
It means 'Employment News', a common section in newspapers or a specific government publication.
Yes, 'Vāyppu' implies a favorable chance or opportunity. You wouldn't use it for something negative.
Expressions liées
வேலையில்லாத் திண்டாட்டம்
contrastUnemployment
பணி நியமனம்
builds onJob appointment
சுயதொழில்
similarSelf-employment
பதவி உயர்வு
specialized formPromotion
