मतलब
Stating that money is not the primary concern
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Hospitality (Virundhombal) is a core value. Hosts often use this phrase to make guests feel comfortable about the expenses incurred for their visit. The 'Mass Hero' archetype often uses this phrase to show he is not driven by greed, contrasting him with the wealthy, corrupt antagonist. Among Tamils living abroad, this phrase is often used when contributing to community causes or temples back home, signaling a connection to their roots over financial gain. During weddings, the bride's or groom's family might use this to ensure the ceremony is grand, reflecting their social standing and love for their children.
Sound like a Native
Use this phrase when someone tries to split a small bill with you. It shows you are 'periya manasu' (big-hearted).
Don't over-use
If you say this for every small thing, people might think you are showing off your wealth.
मतलब
Stating that money is not the primary concern
Sound like a Native
Use this phrase when someone tries to split a small bill with you. It shows you are 'periya manasu' (big-hearted).
Don't over-use
If you say this for every small thing, people might think you are showing off your wealth.
The 'Alla' vs 'Illai' Rule
Remember that 'Alla' negates what a thing IS. Using it here makes you sound more educated and poetic.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
நல்ல காரியங்களுக்கு ________ ஒரு பொருட்டல்ல.
The phrase is 'Panam oru poruttalla,' meaning money is not a concern for good deeds.
Which sentence best expresses that money is not important for education?
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence uses the idiom correctly to prioritize education over cost.
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: A friend is worried about the cost of a hospital bill you paid for them.
This response prioritizes health over the money spent.
Complete the dialogue.
Manager: 'We need the best quality.' Developer: 'It will be expensive.' Manager: '________.'
In a quality-focused business context, this is the most appropriate response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासநல்ல காரியங்களுக்கு ________ ஒரு பொருட்டல்ல.
The phrase is 'Panam oru poruttalla,' meaning money is not a concern for good deeds.
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence uses the idiom correctly to prioritize education over cost.
Situation: A friend is worried about the cost of a hospital bill you paid for them.
This response prioritizes health over the money spent.
Manager: 'We need the best quality.' Developer: 'It will be expensive.' Manager: '________.'
In a quality-focused business context, this is the most appropriate response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNot at all! It's about priorities. Even someone with little money can say it when helping a friend.
Yes, if you want to say that the work/learning is more important to you than the salary.
'Panam' is more formal/standard. 'Kaasu' is more colloquial and often refers to change or coins.
'Poruttalla' is the grammatically correct way to negate the noun 'poruttu' in this context.
No, it's usually seen as a sign of dedication to the company's goals.
Simply replace 'Panam' with 'Neram': 'நேரம் ஒரு பொருட்டல்ல' (Neram oru poruttalla).
It sounds classic and respectful, but definitely not outdated. It's still very common in modern Tamil.
No, it's specifically used for abstract concepts like money, time, distance, or effort.
There isn't a single phrase, but you could say 'பணம் தான் எனக்கு முக்கியம்' (Only money is important to me).
Yes, 'poruttu' is a grammatical derivative of 'porul' (wealth/matter).
संबंधित मुहावरे
பணம் பந்தியிலே
contrastMoney is served at the feast (Money gets you respect).
பணம் பாதாளம் வரை பாயும்
similarMoney flows down to the underworld (Money can do anything).
பொருளாதாரத் தடை
specialized formEconomic sanction/barrier.
காசு மேட்டர் இல்லை
synonymMoney is not a matter (Slang).
