मतलब
Stating that the food is not spicy.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Spice levels are a point of pride. If you say 'Kāram kuṟaivu' to a cook from Madurai, they might be slightly offended as they value 'virippu' (boldness) in food. They use the word 'Uṟaippu' instead of 'Kāram'. 'Uṟaippu kuṟaivu' is the standard phrase in Jaffna. Traditional 'Sattvic' meals are naturally 'Kāram kuṟaivu' as they avoid excessive chili to maintain a calm mind. With the rise of lifestyle diseases, 'Kāram kuṟaivu' is now a health-conscious choice, not just a taste preference.
The 'Kammi' Shortcut
If you forget 'kuṟaivu', just say 'kammi'. Everyone in Tamil Nadu uses it!
Relative Terms
Remember that 'less spicy' in a Tamil home might still be 'very spicy' for a European palate!
मतलब
Stating that the food is not spicy.
The 'Kammi' Shortcut
If you forget 'kuṟaivu', just say 'kammi'. Everyone in Tamil Nadu uses it!
Relative Terms
Remember that 'less spicy' in a Tamil home might still be 'very spicy' for a European palate!
Polite Feedback
Always follow 'Kāram kuṟaivu' with 'Nallā irukku' (It's good) so the cook doesn't feel bad.
खुद को परखो
How do you tell a waiter you want your food to be less spicy?
எனக்கு சாப்பாடு _______ வேண்டும்.
'Kāram kuṟaivāga' is the adverbial form needed for the request 'I want it (to be) less spicy'.
Complete the sentence to say 'The spice in the sambar is low'.
சாம்பாரில் _______ குறைவு.
'Kāram' is the word for spice/heat.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three main levels of spice feedback.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த பிரியாணி ரொம்ப காரமா? B: இல்லை, இது _______.
The speaker says 'No' (illai), so the opposite of 'very spicy' is 'less spicy'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासஎனக்கு சாப்பாடு _______ வேண்டும்.
'Kāram kuṟaivāga' is the adverbial form needed for the request 'I want it (to be) less spicy'.
சாம்பாரில் _______ குறைவு.
'Kāram' is the word for spice/heat.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the three main levels of spice feedback.
A: இந்த பிரியாணி ரொம்ப காரமா? B: இல்லை, இது _______.
The speaker says 'No' (illai), so the opposite of 'very spicy' is 'less spicy'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालMostly, but 'spicy' in English can mean 'full of spices' (like cinnamon). 'Kāram' only means 'chili heat'.
Yes, 'Kāram' applies to both chili and pepper heat.
Say 'Kāram illai' or 'Kāram illāmal'.
It is neutral and appropriate for all settings. 'Kammi' is the informal version.
Say 'Kāram அதிகம்' (Kāram adhigam).
संबंधित मुहावरे
காரம் அதிகம்
contrastVery spicy
காரம் கம்மி
synonymLess spice (informal)
உறைப்பு குறைவு
similarLess spice (regional)
காரம் இல்லாமல்
builds onWithout spice
மிதமான காரம்
specialized formMedium spice
