A2 Collocation 비격식체

ஓட்டம் பிடி

ஓடடம பட

Start running

Suddenly starting to run away.

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문화적 배경

The 'Oattam pidi' trope is a staple of Tamil comedy. Comedians like Vadivelu and Santhanam have iconic scenes where they bolt from a fight, often accompanied by funny sound effects. In rural Tamil Nadu, this phrase is often used when cattle or goats break loose and run away suddenly. There's a cultural notion that if you see certain 'bad omens' while starting a journey, you might 'catch a run' back home to avoid bad luck. In the modern Tamil tech scene, 'Oattam pidi' is sometimes used jokingly when a founder or employee leaves a failing project suddenly.

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Use with '-vittu'

Add '-vittu' (ஓட்டம் பிடித்துவிட்டான்) to sound more like a native speaker when describing a completed action.

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Not for Jogging

Never use this for your morning exercise. It sounds like you are fleeing a crime!

Suddenly starting to run away.

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Use with '-vittu'

Add '-vittu' (ஓட்டம் பிடித்துவிட்டான்) to sound more like a native speaker when describing a completed action.

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Not for Jogging

Never use this for your morning exercise. It sounds like you are fleeing a crime!

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Comedy Context

If you use this when a friend leaves a party early, it will likely get a laugh.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ஓட்டம் பிடி'.

பூனையைக் கண்டதும் எலி ___________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ஓட்டம் பிடித்தது

Since 'எலி' (rat) is neuter singular, the verb must end in '-athu'.

Match the situation to the most likely reaction.

You are playing a prank and hear your neighbor coming.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ஓட்டம் பிடிப்பேன்

Bolting is the natural reaction to avoid getting caught in a prank.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?

Choose the correct usage:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: அவன் என்னைப் பார்த்ததும் ஓட்டம் பிடித்தான்.

The phrase is for fleeing, not for daily exercise or describing a physical race.

Complete the dialogue.

அம்மா: 'தம்பி எங்கே?' அக்கா: 'வேலை இருக்குன்னு சொன்னதும் அவன் ___________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ஓட்டம் பிடிச்சுட்டான்

The context of avoiding work makes 'bolting' the most appropriate answer.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ஓட்டம் பிடி'. Fill Blank A2

பூனையைக் கண்டதும் எலி ___________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ஓட்டம் பிடித்தது

Since 'எலி' (rat) is neuter singular, the verb must end in '-athu'.

Match the situation to the most likely reaction. situation_matching A2

You are playing a prank and hear your neighbor coming.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ஓட்டம் பிடிப்பேன்

Bolting is the natural reaction to avoid getting caught in a prank.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly? Choose B1

Choose the correct usage:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: அவன் என்னைப் பார்த்ததும் ஓட்டம் பிடித்தான்.

The phrase is for fleeing, not for daily exercise or describing a physical race.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

அம்மா: 'தம்பி எங்கே?' அக்கா: 'வேலை இருக்குன்னு சொன்னதும் அவன் ___________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ஓட்டம் பிடிச்சுட்டான்

The context of avoiding work makes 'bolting' the most appropriate answer.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it's very common for animals like cats, dogs, or even elephants bolting.

No, it's just informal. It's fine to use with friends and family.

The past tense is 'ஓட்டம் பிடித்தேன்' (I ran away).

Only if you are joking. In a serious context, use 'விலகுதல்' (withdrawing).

Mostly, but it specifically emphasizes the physical act of running.

Yes, 'தப்பி ஓடுதல்' (Thappi oduthal) is more formal.

Yes, it means 'I'm going to bolt/leave now' (usually jokingly).

It's a linguistic quirk where 'catching' an action means starting it suddenly.

Yes, though they might also use 'ஓட்டம் எடுத்தல்'.

No, for a car you would say 'வேகமாகச் சென்றது'.

관련 표현

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ஓடிப் போ

similar

To run away / To elope

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தப்பிச் செல்

synonym

To escape

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தெறித்து ஓடு

specialized form

To scatter/bolt at high speed

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நழுவு

similar

To slip away

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காணாமல் போ

similar

To go missing

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