A1 Collocation カジュアル

தாமதமாக வராதே

தமதமக வரத

Don't come late

意味

Instruction to be punctual.

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文化的背景

Punctuality is often flexible in social gatherings (weddings, parties), but very strict for religious rituals (Muhurtham). In IT hubs like Chennai, punctuality is strictly enforced and follows global standards. The word 'Pinti' is often used instead of 'Tāmatam' to mean late or behind. Due to the influence of efficient public transport, 'Tāmatamāka varātē' is taken very literally and seriously.

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Use Tanglish

If you forget 'Tāmatamāka', just say 'Late-ā'. Everyone will understand you.

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Respect the Elders

Never use 'varātē' with someone older than you; it's a major social faux pas.

意味

Instruction to be punctual.

💡

Use Tanglish

If you forget 'Tāmatamāka', just say 'Late-ā'. Everyone will understand you.

⚠️

Respect the Elders

Never use 'varātē' with someone older than you; it's a major social faux pas.

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The '-āka' Rule

Learn '-āka' once, and you can turn hundreds of Tamil nouns into adverbs.

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IST is real

Even if you say this, expect your friends to be 10 minutes late. It's part of the charm!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing adverbial suffix.

தாமத___ வராதே.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ஆக

The suffix '-āka' is required to turn the noun 'tāmatam' into an adverb.

Which form is appropriate for your boss?

Boss, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தாமதமாக வராதீர்கள்

The '-ātīrkaḷ' ending is the respectful/formal version.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are telling your younger brother not to be late for dinner.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தாமதமாக வராதே

Informal is correct for a younger sibling.

Complete the dialogue.

A: நாளை 6 மணிக்கு மீட்டிங். B: சரி, நான் ________ வராதே.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தாமதமாக

The context implies a warning about being late.

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Formal vs Informal

Informal (Friends)
வராதே varātē
Formal (Elders)
வராதீர்கள் varātīrkaḷ

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing adverbial suffix. Fill Blank A1

தாமத___ வராதே.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ஆக

The suffix '-āka' is required to turn the noun 'tāmatam' into an adverb.

Which form is appropriate for your boss? Choose A1

Boss, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தாமதமாக வராதீர்கள்

The '-ātīrkaḷ' ending is the respectful/formal version.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are telling your younger brother not to be late for dinner.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தாமதமாக வராதே

Informal is correct for a younger sibling.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: நாளை 6 மணிக்கு மீட்டிங். B: சரி, நான் ________ வராதே.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தாமதமாக

The context implies a warning about being late.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It's neutral. For very close friends, 'Late-ā varātē' is more common in cities.

Use the plural: 'Tāmatamāka varātīrkaḷ'.

'Tāmatam' means delay/late. 'Nēram' means time.

Only if the email is to a close friend. For work, use 'Nērattil varavum'.

Say 'Nāṉ tāmatamāka vantēṉ' (I came late).

Yes, 'Tāmatikkātē' (Don't delay).

It's a grammatical rule where the long vowel shortens in the negative imperative.

Yes, but 'Pinti varātē' is more common there.

Add 'marupaṭiyum' (again): 'Marupaṭiyum tāmatamāka varātē'.

It depends on your tone. It can be a friendly reminder or a stern warning.

関連フレーズ

🔗

நேரத்திற்கு வா

similar

Come on time

🔄

தாமதிக்காதே

synonym

Don't delay

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சீக்கிரம் வா

similar

Come quickly

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நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது

builds on

It's already late

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