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A person who is very timid
문화적 배경
In villages, the house lizard is respected for its 'omens' but mocked for its skittishness. The term 'Suvar Kozhi' is a way of bringing someone down to earth by comparing them to a common household pest. Comedians like Vadivelu and Santhanam often use such animal-based idioms to create humor. A character acting tough but being a 'Suvar Kozhi' is a staple trope in Tamil comedy. While the term is understood, Sri Lankan Tamils might use 'Payandhangolli' more frequently. 'Suvar Kozhi' is more specific to the Indian Tamil dialects of the South. Modern Tamil youth might use 'Beedhi' (Panic) or 'OCD' incorrectly, but 'Suvar Kozhi' remains a classic 'pure Tamil' way to tease someone without using English loanwords.
Use for Teasing
This is the perfect word to use when your friend is afraid of a small spider or a cockroach.
Not for Elders
Never use this for your parents or teachers, even if they are actually afraid of something. It's too informal.
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A person who is very timid
Use for Teasing
This is the perfect word to use when your friend is afraid of a small spider or a cockroach.
Not for Elders
Never use this for your parents or teachers, even if they are actually afraid of something. It's too informal.
The 'ZH' Sound
Mastering the 'zh' in Kozhi will make you sound like a native speaker. Don't pronounce it as 'Koli' (which means marble)!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
அவன் இருட்டில் நடக்க பயப்படுகிறான், அவன் ஒரு ____.
Since he is afraid of the dark, 'Suvar Kozhi' (timid person) is the correct idiom.
Which situation best fits the use of 'Suvar Kozhi'?
When would you call someone a 'Suvar Kozhi'?
The idiom describes social timidity or cowardice.
Match the Tamil phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Suvar Kozhi matches with Timid person.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'ஏன் அந்த நாய் குட்டியைக் கண்டு ஓடுகிறாய்?' B: 'எனக்கு பயம்!' A: 'நீ ஒரு பெரிய ____!'
The context of running away from a puppy implies cowardice.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제அவன் இருட்டில் நடக்க பயப்படுகிறான், அவன் ஒரு ____.
Since he is afraid of the dark, 'Suvar Kozhi' (timid person) is the correct idiom.
When would you call someone a 'Suvar Kozhi'?
The idiom describes social timidity or cowardice.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Suvar Kozhi matches with Timid person.
A: 'ஏன் அந்த நாய் குட்டியைக் கண்டு ஓடுகிறாய்?' B: 'எனக்கு பயம்!' A: 'நீ ஒரு பெரிய ____!'
The context of running away from a puppy implies cowardice.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but usually a mild, humorous one among friends. It's like calling someone a 'chicken'.
Yes, it is gender-neutral when used as an idiom.
Literally yes, but it refers to a house lizard which is nicknamed 'wall chicken'.
The formal word is 'Kōḻai' (கோழை).
It's less common there; they prefer 'Payandhangolli'.
Say 'Suvar kozhiya irukkadhe!'
Only by name. The behavior is modeled after a lizard.
Absolutely not. It's too casual.
Because the lizard's sound resembles a hen's clucking.
It's moderately common, especially in Southern Tamil Nadu.
관련 표현
பயந்தாங்கொள்ளி
synonymScaredy-cat
கோழை
synonymCoward
வீரன்
contrastBrave person / Hero
புலி
contrastTiger (Brave/Expert)
எலி
similarMouse
