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மெதுவாகச் செல்

மதவகச சல

Go slowly

意味

Telling someone to move at a slow pace.

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文化的背景

In Tamil Nadu, 'Medhuvaga chel' is often written on the back of trucks and lorries as a reminder to other drivers. In Sri Lanka, the word 'நிதானம்' (Nidhanam) is used even more frequently than 'Meduva' to imply safety and caution. In Western countries, Tamil parents often use this phrase to keep their children safe in busy parking lots or malls. The concept of 'Melladi' (soft steps) is a poetic way to describe a woman's graceful walk in ancient literature.

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The 'Ch' Secret

Always remember to double the 'ch' sound. It makes you sound like a native speaker and is grammatically correct.

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Don't be rude

If talking to an elder, always add '-ungal' to make it 'Medhuvagach chellungal'.

意味

Telling someone to move at a slow pace.

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The 'Ch' Secret

Always remember to double the 'ch' sound. It makes you sound like a native speaker and is grammatically correct.

⚠️

Don't be rude

If talking to an elder, always add '-ungal' to make it 'Medhuvagach chellungal'.

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Colloquial Shortcut

In a hurry? Just say 'Medhuva!' (Slowly!). People will understand you want them to slow down.

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Fill in the missing word to say 'Go slowly'.

மெதுவாகச் ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: செல்

'செல்' means 'go', which completes the phrase 'Go slowly'.

Which is the correct formal way to tell a driver to slow down?

How do you say 'Please go slowly'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: மெதுவாகச் செல்லுங்கள்

The '-உங்கள்' ending makes the command formal and polite.

Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are all common uses of the adverb 'மெதுவாக'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: வண்டி வேகமா போகுது! B: ஆமாம், நான் ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: மெதுவாகச் செல்கிறேன்

If the car is going too fast, the logical response is 'I am going slowly (now)'.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to say 'Go slowly'. Fill Blank A1

மெதுவாகச் ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: செல்

'செல்' means 'go', which completes the phrase 'Go slowly'.

Which is the correct formal way to tell a driver to slow down? Choose A2

How do you say 'Please go slowly'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: மெதுவாகச் செல்லுங்கள்

The '-உங்கள்' ending makes the command formal and polite.

Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

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: all

These are all common uses of the adverb 'மெதுவாக'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: வண்டி வேகமா போகுது! B: ஆமாம், நான் ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: மெதுவாகச் செல்கிறேன்

If the car is going too fast, the logical response is 'I am going slowly (now)'.

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よくある質問

10 問

Yes, 'Medhu' is the root for slow/soft, and 'Medhuvaga' is the adverb 'slowly'.

No, for a slow computer, you would say 'Computer medhuvaaga irukkiradhu' (The computer is slow). 'Chel' is only for movement.

'Chel' is more formal/standard, while 'Po' is very common in spoken Tamil. Both mean 'go'.

This is a Tamil grammar rule called 'Sandhi'. When an adverb ending in 'aaga' meets a verb starting with 'cha', the 'ch' doubles.

Say 'Konjam medhuvaaga chellungal' (Please go a little slowly).

Yes, 'Mella' is a more poetic synonym. You'll hear it in songs like 'Meduva Meduva'.

It's better to use 'Nidhanamaaga' for 'take your time'. 'Medhuvaaga' is specifically about speed.

To a friend, no. To a stranger or elder, yes—use the polite form 'chellungal'.

It is written as மெதுவாகச் செல்.

The opposite is 'Vegamaaga chel' (Go fast).

関連フレーズ

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மெதுவாகப் பேசு

similar

Speak slowly

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வேகமாகச் செல்

contrast

Go fast

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நிதானமாகச் செல்

specialized form

Go steadily/carefully

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மெல்லச் செல்

synonym

Go softly/slowly

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