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Asking for the manner.
문화적 배경
Asking 'How are you?' is often followed by 'Have you eaten?' (Sapteengala?). Food is a primary way of showing care. The word 'எப்படி' is used similarly, but the accent and some verb endings might differ (e.g., 'எப்படி இருக்கிறீயள்?'). In these regions, 'எப்படி' might be mixed with English or Malay words in casual 'Manglish' or 'Tanglish' contexts. Second-generation speakers often use 'எப்படி' as a catch-all for any inquiry, sometimes losing the formal 'எவ்வாறு' entirely.
The 'Padi' Rule
Remember that 'padi' means step. So you are asking for the steps to do something.
Don't use for price
Always use 'Evvaḷavu' for money. Using 'Eppaṭi' makes you sound like you're asking about the quality of the currency!
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Asking for the manner.
The 'Padi' Rule
Remember that 'padi' means step. So you are asking for the steps to do something.
Don't use for price
Always use 'Evvaḷavu' for money. Using 'Eppaṭi' makes you sound like you're asking about the quality of the currency!
The 'Irukku' shortcut
In daily life, just say 'Eppaṭi irukku?' for 'How is it?' It works for food, movies, and weather.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct question word.
நீங்கள் _______ இருக்கிறீர்கள்?
The sentence asks 'How are you?', so 'எப்படி' is the correct choice.
Which sentence means 'How to go to the hospital?'
Choose the correct translation:
'எப்படி போவது' means 'how to go'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: உன் வேலை _______ போகிறது? B: நன்றாக போகிறது.
The context is asking 'How' the work is going.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제நீங்கள் _______ இருக்கிறீர்கள்?
The sentence asks 'How are you?', so 'எப்படி' is the correct choice.
Choose the correct translation:
'எப்படி போவது' means 'how to go'.
A: உன் வேலை _______ போகிறது? B: நன்றாக போகிறது.
The context is asking 'How' the work is going.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문It is neutral and can be used in almost any context. For very formal writing, use 'Evvāṟu'.
Use 'Neenga eppaṭi irukkeenga?' (நீங்கள் எப்படி இருக்கிறீர்கள்?) to show respect.
No, it's better to use 'Enna?' (What?) or 'Marubadiyum sollunga' (Say it again).
Eppaṭi is common and spoken; Evvāṟu is formal and literary.
관련 표현
எப்படியாவது
builds onSomehow
எப்படியும்
builds onAnyway / In any case
எப்படிப்பட்ட
specialized formWhat kind of
எவ்வாறு
synonymHow (Formal)
