A1 Expression 중립

நில்

நல

Stop

Command to halt.

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문화적 배경

The phrase 'Nil, Gavani, Sel' is the most famous safety mnemonic in the state, taught to every school child. In Sri Lanka, the word 'நிற்றல்' (Nitral) is often used in formal contexts where Indian Tamil might use 'நிற்பது' (Nirpadhu). The word 'Nil' is often used dramatically in 'punch dialogues' where a hero commands a villain to stop. In the Thirukkural, 'Nil' is used to describe the virtue of 'standing' by one's word or ethics.

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The Respect Rule

Always use 'Nillungal' with anyone older than you, even by a few years.

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Spoken vs. Written

Write 'Nil' on signs, but say 'Nillu' to your friends for a more natural sound.

Command to halt.

⚠️

The Respect Rule

Always use 'Nillungal' with anyone older than you, even by a few years.

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Spoken vs. Written

Write 'Nil' on signs, but say 'Nillu' to your friends for a more natural sound.

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Body Language

A raised hand often accompanies the command 'Nil' in Tamil culture.

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Compound Verbs

Look out for 'Nindru-vittaen' which means 'I have completely stopped'.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct form to use with your teacher.

ஆசிரியர் அவர்களே, தயவுசெய்து இங்கே _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நில்லுங்கள்

'Nillungal' is the polite/honorific form required for teachers.

Fill in the blank with the word for 'Stop' as seen on a traffic sign.

சாலை விதி: ______, கவனி, செல்.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நில்

The standard safety slogan is 'Nil, Gavani, Sel'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are telling your little brother to stop running.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நில்லு

'Nillu' is the appropriate informal command for a younger sibling.

Complete the dialogue.

A: பேருந்து எங்கே _______? B: அந்த மரத்தடியில் நிற்கும்.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நிற்கும்

The question asks 'Where will the bus stop?', so the future tense 'nirkum' is needed.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Nil vs. Niruthu

நில் (Nil)
You stop walking Correct
Stopping a car Incorrect
நிறுத்து (Niruthu)
Stopping a car Correct
Stopping a song Correct

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct form to use with your teacher. Choose A1

ஆசிரியர் அவர்களே, தயவுசெய்து இங்கே _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நில்லுங்கள்

'Nillungal' is the polite/honorific form required for teachers.

Fill in the blank with the word for 'Stop' as seen on a traffic sign. Fill Blank A1

சாலை விதி: ______, கவனி, செல்.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நில்

The standard safety slogan is 'Nil, Gavani, Sel'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are telling your little brother to stop running.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நில்லு

'Nillu' is the appropriate informal command for a younger sibling.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: பேருந்து எங்கே _______? B: அந்த மரத்தடியில் நிற்கும்.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நிற்கும்

The question asks 'Where will the bus stop?', so the future tense 'nirkum' is needed.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

Mostly, but 'Nil' is specifically for physical halting. For stopping an action like 'Stop crying', you'd use 'Azhaathae'.

You can shout 'Nillu!' to the driver, but it's more polite to say 'Nillunga'.

'Nil' is intransitive (you stop); 'Niruthu' is transitive (you stop something else).

You say 'Nirkaathae' (informal) or 'Nirkaatheergal' (formal).

Yes, Kannada (Nillu) and Telugu (Niluvu) have very similar sounding roots.

Tamil words ending in consonants often get a 'u' sound added in speech for ease of pronunciation.

Yes, 'Neraaga nil' means 'Stand straight'.

Only if used with the wrong person. With friends, it's perfectly fine.

'Nilayam' comes from the root 'Nil' and means a place where things stay or stop.

Say 'Ingae nillunga' (Stop here, please).

Yes, in the sense of 'standing' or 'remaining' in a position.

The past tense is 'Ninraen' (I stood/stopped).

Yes, 'Enakkaaga nillu' is common.

Not exactly slang, but 'Appadiyae nillu' (Stay right there) is used in intense situations.

관련 표현

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நிறுத்து

similar

Stop (transitive)

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காத்திரு

similar

Wait

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அப்படியே நில்

specialized form

Stay as you are

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நின்று போ

builds on

To come to a stop/fail

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பேருந்து நிறுத்தம்

specialized form

Bus stop

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