뜻
A coincidence where one event follows another.
문화적 배경
The Palmyra tree is the state tree. Its fruit is a summer staple. The idiom reflects the deep connection between Tamils and this tree. This idiom is part of a set of 'Nyayas' or maxims used in ancient debates to point out logical errors. Comedians like Vadivelu often use this idiom to mock characters who take credit for things they didn't do. Tamil 'memes' use this phrase to talk about political coincidences or sports luck.
Use it for Humility
If someone praises you for a lucky success, use this idiom. It makes you sound modest and wise.
Don't over-use
If you use it for every single event, you might sound like you don't believe in hard work!
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A coincidence where one event follows another.
Use it for Humility
If someone praises you for a lucky success, use this idiom. It makes you sound modest and wise.
Don't over-use
If you use it for every single event, you might sound like you don't believe in hard work!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
காக்கை ______ பனம் பழம் ______.
The standard form is 'utkara' (to sit) and 'vizhunthatu' (fell).
Which situation best fits this idiom?
Situation: You enter a room and the TV suddenly starts working.
Your entry and the TV working are unrelated events happening at the same time.
What is the figurative meaning of this phrase?
What does it mean when someone says this?
The idiom is about the logical fallacy of false causality.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제காக்கை ______ பனம் பழம் ______.
The standard form is 'utkara' (to sit) and 'vizhunthatu' (fell).
Situation: You enter a room and the TV suddenly starts working.
Your entry and the TV working are unrelated events happening at the same time.
What does it mean when someone says this?
The idiom is about the logical fallacy of false causality.
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자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Not usually. It's neutral. However, if you use it to dismiss someone's hard work, it can be seen as a bit sarcastic.
Yes! If two bad things happen at once by chance, you can use it too.
관련 표현
தற்செயல்
synonymCoincidence
யானை வரும் பின்னே மணி ஓசை வரும் முன்னே
contrastThe bell rings before the elephant arrives.
பிள்ளையார் சுழி
builds onThe auspicious beginning.
