A2 Expression ニュートラル

விலை என்ன?

வல எனன

What is the price?

意味

Asking for the cost of an item.

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文化的背景

In local markets, the first price quoted is rarely the final price. Asking 'Vilai enna?' is the start of a social interaction. The word 'Vilai' is used similarly, but the accent and some surrounding vocabulary might differ (e.g., using 'Kasu' more frequently). In these regions, 'Vilai enna?' is often mixed with English or Malay terms in casual speech (Manglish/Tanglish). The concept of 'Vilai' is found in the 'Pattinappalai', a poem describing the port city of Poompuhar and its honest traders.

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Point and Ask

If you forget the noun, just point and say 'Idhu vilai enna?' (What is the price of this?).

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The 'Vela' Trap

Be careful not to say 'Vela enna' (What is the work) when you mean 'Vilai enna'.

意味

Asking for the cost of an item.

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Point and Ask

If you forget the noun, just point and say 'Idhu vilai enna?' (What is the price of this?).

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The 'Vela' Trap

Be careful not to say 'Vela enna' (What is the work) when you mean 'Vilai enna'.

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Bargaining Starter

After hearing the price, say 'Vilai konjam adhigam' (Price is a bit high) to start bargaining.

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Politeness

Adding 'Ayya' (Sir) or 'Amma' (Madam) before the phrase makes you sound very respectful.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct word to complete the question: 'இந்த ஆப்பிள் ____ என்ன?'

இந்த ஆப்பிள் ____ என்ன?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: விலை

'Vilai' means price. 'Vela' means work, 'Malai' means mountain, and 'Kaalai' means morning.

Complete the dialogue between a buyer and a seller.

Buyer: இந்த சட்டை ____? Seller: ஐந்நூறு ரூபாய்.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: விலை என்ன

The seller responds with a price, so the question must be 'What is the price?'.

Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.

1. Vilai enna? 2. Idhu evvalavu? 3. Kattanam enna?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Vilai = Price, Evvalavu = How much, Kattanam = Fee.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a doctor's office?

You want to know how much to pay the doctor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: கட்டணம் எவ்வளவு?

'Kattanam' is used for professional services/fees.

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Vilai vs Kattanam

Vilai (Price)
சட்டை Shirt
கார் Car
Kattanam (Fee)
மருத்துவர் Doctor
பள்ளி School

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct word to complete the question: 'இந்த ஆப்பிள் ____ என்ன?' Choose A1

இந்த ஆப்பிள் ____ என்ன?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: விலை

'Vilai' means price. 'Vela' means work, 'Malai' means mountain, and 'Kaalai' means morning.

Complete the dialogue between a buyer and a seller. dialogue_completion A2

Buyer: இந்த சட்டை ____? Seller: ஐந்நூறு ரூபாய்.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: விலை என்ன

The seller responds with a price, so the question must be 'What is the price?'.

Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning. Match B1

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: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Vilai = Price, Evvalavu = How much, Kattanam = Fee.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a doctor's office? situation_matching B1

You want to know how much to pay the doctor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: கட்டணம் எவ்வளவு?

'Kattanam' is used for professional services/fees.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it is a standard, neutral way to ask. However, adding 'Idhu' (this) makes it smoother.

Absolutely not. It is highly offensive to use 'Vilai' for people.

Vilai is for goods (objects); Kattanam is for services (fees).

You can ask 'Sariyaana vilai enna?' or 'Kuraithu sollungal' (Tell me a lower price).

Yes, it is the standard phrase in Sri Lankan Tamil as well.

Yes, flipping the words is common and means the same thing.

No, Tamil grammar allows you to omit the verb 'to be' in this context.

You can say 'Ivattrin vilai enna?' (What is the price of these?).

Yes, 'Pangu vilai' refers to share prices.

You can still ask to confirm or to see if there is a discount.

関連フレーズ

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விலை அதிகம்

similar

Price is high

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விலை குறைவு

contrast

Price is low

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விலையில்லா

builds on

Priceless

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சந்தை விலை

specialized form

Market price

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விலைப்பட்டியல்

similar

Price list

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