मतलब
Intentionally making something take longer.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In local government offices (Taluk offices), 'Izhuthadippu' is often a coded way of suggesting that a bribe (Lanjam) might speed things up, though this is changing with digitalization. The 'Izhuthadippu' of the legal system is a major theme in movies like 'Jai Bhim', where the hero fights against the system dragging its feet on justice. When invited to a wedding you don't want to attend, saying 'I'll try to come' repeatedly is a form of social Izhuthadippu to avoid saying 'No'.
Use it to get results
If you tell a clerk 'Don't do Izhuthadippu,' it shows you know the system and might make them work faster.
Don't be too aggressive
Using this word with a superior can be seen as an insult, as it implies they are being dishonest.
मतलब
Intentionally making something take longer.
Use it to get results
If you tell a clerk 'Don't do Izhuthadippu,' it shows you know the system and might make them work faster.
Don't be too aggressive
Using this word with a superior can be seen as an insult, as it implies they are being dishonest.
खुद को परखो
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
கடனைத் திருப்பிக் கொடுக்காமல் ரவி மூன்று மாதமாக ________ செய்கிறான்.
Since Ravi is avoiding paying back a debt for months, 'Izhuthadippu' (stalling) is the correct context.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'இழுத்தடி'.
பதில் சொல்லாமல் என்னை ________.
The sentence 'Don't stall me' requires the negative imperative form 'Izhuthadikkadhe'.
Match the situation to the correct Tamil phrase.
A clerk tells you to come back tomorrow for the 5th time.
Repeatedly being told to 'come tomorrow' is the definition of Izhuthadippu.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासகடனைத் திருப்பிக் கொடுக்காமல் ரவி மூன்று மாதமாக ________ செய்கிறான்.
Since Ravi is avoiding paying back a debt for months, 'Izhuthadippu' (stalling) is the correct context.
பதில் சொல்லாமல் என்னை ________.
The sentence 'Don't stall me' requires the negative imperative form 'Izhuthadikkadhe'.
A clerk tells you to come back tomorrow for the 5th time.
Repeatedly being told to 'come tomorrow' is the definition of Izhuthadippu.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालNo, it's not a swear word, but it is a criticism. It's like saying 'You are stalling me.'
No, use 'Thamadham' for a late bus. Use 'Izhuthadippu' if the bus driver is intentionally waiting to fill more seats.
The verb is 'Izhuthadi' (இழுத்தடி). Example: 'Ennai izhuthadikkadhe' (Don't stall me).
संबंधित मुहावरे
காலம் கடத்துதல்
synonymPassing time/procrastinating
அலையவிடுதல்
similarMaking someone wander
சாக்குப்போக்கு
builds onExcuses
விரைந்து முடித்தல்
contrastFinishing quickly
