A1 Expression ニュートラル

நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது

நரம ஆகவடடத

It is late

意味

Stating that the time has passed or it is late.

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文化的背景

Punctuality is highly valued in formal settings like schools and exams, where this phrase is used strictly. However, in social weddings, 'Nēram ākiviṭṭatu' is often said but rarely followed immediately. In Sri Lanka, the phrase is used similarly, but the accent and some auxiliary verb choices might vary slightly in the northern vs. eastern dialects. Due to the fast-paced life in Singapore, this phrase is used very frequently in work contexts, often mixed with English: 'Meeting-க்கு நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது'. Second-generation Tamils often use the shortened 'Nēram āchu' as one of the few phrases they retain for daily use with parents.

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Use the contraction

If you want to sound like a local, always say 'Nēram āchu' in casual conversation.

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Watch the dative

Remember to add '-ku' to the place you are late for (e.g., Office-ku).

意味

Stating that the time has passed or it is late.

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Use the contraction

If you want to sound like a local, always say 'Nēram āchu' in casual conversation.

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Watch the dative

Remember to add '-ku' to the place you are late for (e.g., Office-ku).

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Polite exit

Use this phrase as a reason to leave a social gathering without offending the host.

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Negative form

To say 'It's not time yet', use 'Innum nēram aagavillai'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank to say 'It is time to sleep'.

_______ நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தூங்க

'Thūṅka' means 'to sleep'.

How do you say 'I am late for school'?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: பள்ளிக்கு நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது.

The dative '-ku' is used for the destination you are late for.

Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: நேரம் ஆச்சு - Time's up (casual)

Matching the informal contraction with its meaning.

Complete the dialogue.

A: மணி எட்டு ஆகிறது. B: ஆமாம், சமையல் செய்ய _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது

If it's 8 o'clock, it's time to cook.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank to say 'It is time to sleep'. Fill Blank A1

_______ நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: தூங்க

'Thūṅka' means 'to sleep'.

How do you say 'I am late for school'? Choose A1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: பள்ளிக்கு நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது.

The dative '-ku' is used for the destination you are late for.

Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: நேரம் ஆச்சு - Time's up (casual)

Matching the informal contraction with its meaning.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: மணி எட்டு ஆகிறது. B: ஆமாம், சமையல் செய்ய _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது

If it's 8 o'clock, it's time to cook.

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よくある質問

12 問

Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to state a fact about time.

Yes, 'Kelamba nēram ākiviṭṭatu' is the standard way to say that.

'āchu' is the spoken, informal version. 'ākiviṭṭatu' is the formal, written version.

Yes, but you must say 'Enakku nēram ākiviṭṭatu' (To me, time has become late).

Yes, it can be used when a timer ends.

You can say 'Nēram aagikkondirukkiradhu'.

Constantly! It's a staple in every drama and thriller.

Yes: 'Lunch-ku nēram ākiviṭṭatu'.

No, 'Kaalam' and 'Samayam' are also used, but 'Nēram' is best for the clock.

Say 'Unakku nēram ākiviṭṭatu'.

Yes, usually in the formal form 'நேரம் கடந்துவிட்டது'.

Yes, in a figurative sense: 'Mannippu ketka nēram ākiviṭṭatu'.

関連フレーズ

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நேரம் கடந்துவிட்டது

similar

Time has passed/elapsed

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நேரம் முடிந்தது

specialized form

Time is finished

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காலம் பொன் போன்றது

builds on

Time is like gold

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நேரம் இருக்கிறது

contrast

There is time

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நல்ல நேரம்

specialized form

Auspicious time

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