मतलब
Data or news that is significant.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Tamil Nadu, 'Breaking News' culture is huge. You will see 'முக்கியச் செய்திகள்' (Important News) flashing on TV screens in every tea shop. People take these alerts very seriously. In these regions, Tamil is an official language. Government circulars and public health announcements (like during COVID-19) always use 'முக்கியத் தகவல்' to ensure the Tamil-speaking population is informed. Sri Lankan Tamil often retains more formal/classical structures. The use of 'Thagaval' is very common in academic and radio broadcasts (like the BBC Tamil service). In the global Tamil diaspora, 'முக்கியத் தகவல்' is often used as a prefix in WhatsApp forwards to signal that the content isn't just a meme but something the community needs to know.
The 'Th' Rule
Always include the 'த்' in writing. It marks you as a sophisticated learner who understands Tamil grammar rules.
Don't Overuse
If everything is a 'Mukkiya Thagaval', then nothing is. Save it for things that actually matter.
मतलब
Data or news that is significant.
The 'Th' Rule
Always include the 'த்' in writing. It marks you as a sophisticated learner who understands Tamil grammar rules.
Don't Overuse
If everything is a 'Mukkiya Thagaval', then nothing is. Save it for things that actually matter.
Body Language
When saying this in person, a slight lean forward or a raised eyebrow helps signal the importance of the info.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing letter to complete the formal phrase.
முக்கிய_ தகவல்
The 'த்' is required due to the Valinam Miguthal rule after the adjective 'Mukkiya'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a news broadcast?
Select the best option:
This uses the correct formal collocation and the appropriate verb 'kidaithullathu' (has been received).
Match the Tamil phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these closely related collocations.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.
Teacher: மாணவர்களே, கவனிங்கள். நாளை தேர்வு பற்றிய ஒரு _______ உள்ளது.
In a school context regarding exams, 'important information' is the most logical fit.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Thagaval vs. Seithi
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासமுக்கிய_ தகவல்
The 'த்' is required due to the Valinam Miguthal rule after the adjective 'Mukkiya'.
Select the best option:
This uses the correct formal collocation and the appropriate verb 'kidaithullathu' (has been received).
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the standard translations for these closely related collocations.
Teacher: மாணவர்களே, கவனிங்கள். நாளை தேர்வு பற்றிய ஒரு _______ உள்ளது.
In a school context regarding exams, 'important information' is the most logical fit.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालNo, it can be good news too! A bonus announcement at work is definitely a 'Mukkiya Thagaval'.
Yes, but it might sound a bit dramatic. Use 'Mukkiyamana vishayam' for a more natural vibe.
The plural is 'முக்கியத் தகவல்கள்' (Mukkiya thagavalkal).
Close! 'Breaking News' is usually 'Mukkiya Seithi', but the content of that news is 'Mukkiya Thagaval'.
You would say 'இது முக்கியத் தகவல் இல்லை' (Ithu mukkiya thagaval illai).
Yes, it's very common in formal or semi-formal WhatsApp groups.
It can, but 'Thagaval' is more about the data/content, while 'Thoothu' or 'Seithi' is the message itself.
It is a soft dental 'th', made by touching your tongue to your upper teeth.
Yes! 'Romba' means 'very', so it means 'Very important information'.
The words exist, but the specific collocation is more modern, appearing with the rise of newspapers.
The opposite is 'Mukkiyattrat' (unimportant) or 'Satharanama' (ordinary).
Better to use 'Ragasiyam'. 'Thagaval' implies something that is being shared openly.
Constantly! Especially in thrillers or political dramas.
It's a grammar rule called 'Sandhi' that helps the words flow together smoothly in Tamil.
संबंधित मुहावरे
முக்கிய செய்தி
similarImportant news
ரகசியத் தகவல்
specialized formSecret information
கூடுதல் தகவல்
builds onAdditional information
தவறான தகவல்
contrastWrong information
உண்மைத் தகவல்
similarTrue information
