A2 Expression 비격식체

சத்தம் கேட்குது

சததம கடகத

Sound is heard

Noticing a noise.

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문화적 배경

In many Tamil households, hearing the sound of a lizard (palli) chirping is considered an omen. People often stop to see which direction the sound came from. Street vendors in Tamil Nadu have unique 'sathams' (sounds) like bells or specific cries. People identify the vendor just by the sound. The phrase is often used in horror movies to build tension. 'Satham' is a key element in the 'thriller' genre of Kollywood. The sound of the temple bell (mani satham) is considered auspicious and is a common part of the morning soundscape in Tamil towns.

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Use 'Enakku'

Adding 'Enakku' (to me) makes you sound more like a native speaker when describing your feelings.

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Don't say 'I hear'

Avoid translating 'I hear' literally as 'Naan ketkiren'. It sounds like you are asking a question.

Noticing a noise.

💡

Use 'Enakku'

Adding 'Enakku' (to me) makes you sound more like a native speaker when describing your feelings.

⚠️

Don't say 'I hear'

Avoid translating 'I hear' literally as 'Naan ketkiren'. It sounds like you are asking a question.

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The 'aa' trick

Just add 'aa' to the end to turn it into a question: 'Satham ketkudhaa?'

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to hear' in spoken Tamil.

வெளியே ஏதோ சத்தம் ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: கேட்குது

In spoken Tamil, 'ketkudhu' is the correct form for 'is heard'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I hear a noise'?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: எனக்கு சத்தம் கேட்குது

The dative 'Enakku' + 'ketkudhu' is the most natural construction.

Complete the phone dialogue.

A: ஹலோ, கேக்குதா? B: இல்ல, பின்னாடி ரொம்ப ______ கேட்குது.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: சத்தம்

When there is interference on a call, we use 'satham' (noise).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You hear a bird chirping in the morning.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: பறவை சத்தம் கேட்குது

This specifically identifies the bird as the source of the sound.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Hearing vs Listening

Passive (Hearing)
சத்தம் கேட்குது Sound is heard
Active (Listening)
கவனிக்கிறேன் I am paying attention

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to hear' in spoken Tamil. Fill Blank A1

வெளியே ஏதோ சத்தம் ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: கேட்குது

In spoken Tamil, 'ketkudhu' is the correct form for 'is heard'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I hear a noise'? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: எனக்கு சத்தம் கேட்குது

The dative 'Enakku' + 'ketkudhu' is the most natural construction.

Complete the phone dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ஹலோ, கேக்குதா? B: இல்ல, பின்னாடி ரொம்ப ______ கேட்குது.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: சத்தம்

When there is interference on a call, we use 'satham' (noise).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You hear a bird chirping in the morning.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: பறவை சத்தம் கேட்குது

This specifically identifies the bird as the source of the sound.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Only if the music is a background noise you didn't choose to hear. If you are listening to it, say 'Paattu kekkuren'.

It's neutral. 'Oli' is the formal/scientific word for sound.

'Kekkudhu' is a more colloquial, faster way of saying 'ketkudhu'. Both are fine in casual speech.

Use 'Satham கேட்டுச்சு' (Satham kettuchu).

No, use 'Puriyudhu' for understanding.

It can be a polite way to hint that they are being loud without directly saying 'Shut up'.

It literally means 'Sound is coming'. It's a very common synonym for 'Satham ketkudhu'.

சத்தம் எதுவும் கேட்கல (Satham edhuvum kekkala).

Yes, but 'Kural' is more specific for human voices.

Yes, if you are having audio issues during an online interview, it is perfectly appropriate.

관련 표현

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சத்தம் போடாதே

similar

Don't make noise

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குரல் கேட்குது

specialized form

A voice is heard

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அமைதியா இரு

contrast

Be quiet/silent

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கவனி

builds on

Listen/Pay attention

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