B1 Expression 중립

இது எப்படி?

இத எபபட

How is this?

Asking for an opinion on something.

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문화적 배경

In Tamil culture, when someone asks 'Ithu eppadi?' about food they've served you, it's polite to start with a positive comment before giving any criticism. In Sri Lanka, you might hear 'எப்படியிருக்கு?' (Eppadiyirukku?) more frequently as a single merged word, with a slightly different intonation. Among the diaspora, 'Ithu eppadi?' is often mixed with English nouns, showing the adaptability of the phrase in 'Tamlish'. In modern Chennai tech hubs, 'Ithu eppadi?' is used to solicit quick peer reviews on code or design, often replacing more formal English phrases.

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The Eyebrow Raise

In Tamil culture, non-verbal cues are huge. Raise your eyebrows slightly when saying 'Ithu eppadi?' to make it sound more natural and inquisitive.

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Don't use for people

Never use 'Ithu' for a person unless you are being intentionally rude or talking about a baby in a very specific way. Use 'Avar' or 'Ivanga'.

Asking for an opinion on something.

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The Eyebrow Raise

In Tamil culture, non-verbal cues are huge. Raise your eyebrows slightly when saying 'Ithu eppadi?' to make it sound more natural and inquisitive.

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Don't use for people

Never use 'Ithu' for a person unless you are being intentionally rude or talking about a baby in a very specific way. Use 'Avar' or 'Ivanga'.

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The 'Okay' response

If someone asks you 'Ithu eppadi?', a simple 'Super!' or 'Nalla irukku' is the most common and appreciated response.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank to ask 'How is this shirt?'

இந்த சட்டை ___ எப்படி?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது

'Ithu' is the correct demonstrative for 'this'.

Which phrase is most appropriate for asking a friend's opinion on a new song?

புது பாட்டு ___?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது எப்படி

'Ithu eppadi' is the standard way to ask for an opinion on an object like a song.

Complete the dialogue.

A: நான் வரைந்த ஓவியம் (The painting I drew) __ __? B: ரொம்ப அழகா இருக்கு!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது எப்படி

The context of showing a painting requires an opinion-seeking phrase.

Match the situation to the correct phrase variation.

Situation: Formally asking a boss about a report.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது குறித்து உங்கள் கருத்து என்ன?

Formal situations require the full 'opinion' (karuthu) structure.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank to ask 'How is this shirt?' Fill Blank A1

இந்த சட்டை ___ எப்படி?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது

'Ithu' is the correct demonstrative for 'this'.

Which phrase is most appropriate for asking a friend's opinion on a new song? Choose A2

புது பாட்டு ___?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது எப்படி

'Ithu eppadi' is the standard way to ask for an opinion on an object like a song.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: நான் வரைந்த ஓவியம் (The painting I drew) __ __? B: ரொம்ப அழகா இருக்கு!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது எப்படி

The context of showing a painting requires an opinion-seeking phrase.

Match the situation to the correct phrase variation. situation_matching B2

Situation: Formally asking a boss about a report.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: இது குறித்து உங்கள் கருத்து என்ன?

Formal situations require the full 'opinion' (karuthu) structure.

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자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It depends on your relationship. If you have a friendly boss, it's fine. If the environment is very hierarchical, use 'Idhu patri ungal karuthu enna?'.

Yes! It is one of the most common ways to ask how a dish tastes.

'Ithu eppadi?' is 'How is this?' while 'Eppadi irukku?' is 'How is it?'. They are 95% interchangeable.

You would say 'Ithu eppadi irunthathu?'.

Absolutely. It's perfect for showing any media and asking for a reaction.

Yes, 'epdi' is the standard spoken contraction. 'Eppadi' is for formal writing.

No, not at all. It just sounds very direct and casual.

Use 'Ithellam eppadi?' (How are all these?).

Change 'Ithu' to 'Athu'. So, 'Athu eppadi?'.

Yes, it's very common in texting, often written as 'idhu epdi?'.

관련 표현

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எப்படி இருக்கு?

similar

How is it?

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என்ன நினைக்கிறீங்க?

synonym

What do you think?

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இது நல்லா இருக்கா?

specialized form

Is this good?

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இது சரியா?

similar

Is this correct?

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