뜻
Moving or acting with high speed
문화적 배경
In cities like Chennai, 'வேகமாக' is a survival word. The pace of life, especially in transport and street food (like 'Fast Food' stalls), is extremely high. The 'Mass' entry of a hero is always described as 'வேகமாக'. Speed is equated with heroism and power. Despite the modern rush, elders often quote 'நிதானமே பிரதானம்' (Patience is paramount), acting as a cultural counterweight to 'வேகம்'. In the traditional bull-taming sport, the 'Vēkam' of the bull is a point of pride for the owners.
The '-āka' Rule
Remember that almost any Tamil noun can become an adverb by adding '-āka'. It's the most powerful grammar hack in the language.
Don't rush 'Soon'
Never use 'Vēkamāka' for time-based 'soon'. It sounds like you're planning to sprint to your destination.
뜻
Moving or acting with high speed
The '-āka' Rule
Remember that almost any Tamil noun can become an adverb by adding '-āka'. It's the most powerful grammar hack in the language.
Don't rush 'Soon'
Never use 'Vēkamāka' for time-based 'soon'. It sounds like you're planning to sprint to your destination.
Emphasis
To emphasize even more speed, you can repeat the word: 'வேக வேகமாக' (Vēka vēkamāka) - very, very fast.
Politeness
When asking someone to go fast, adding 'Konjam' (a little) before 'Vēkamāka' makes it sound much more polite.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'speed' to make it an adverb.
ரயில் _______ சென்றது. (வேகம்)
To describe 'how' the train went, we need the adverbial form 'வேகமாக'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'வேகமாக'?
Choose the correct sentence:
This correctly describes the manner of speaking. The first option should use 'சீக்கிரம்', the third should use 'வேகமான', and the fourth makes no sense.
Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.
Boss: இந்த வேலையை இன்று முடிக்க முடியுமா? Employee: ஓ, நிச்சயமாக! நான் _______ முடித்துவிடுகிறேன்.
In the context of finishing work by a deadline, 'வேகமாக' (fast/quickly) is the most appropriate choice.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'கொஞ்சம் வேகமாகப் போங்க!'
This is a standard request for a driver to increase speed.
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시각 학습 자료
Vēkamāka vs Sīkkiram
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ரயில் _______ சென்றது. (வேகம்)
To describe 'how' the train went, we need the adverbial form 'வேகமாக'.
Choose the correct sentence:
This correctly describes the manner of speaking. The first option should use 'சீக்கிரம்', the third should use 'வேகமான', and the fourth makes no sense.
Boss: இந்த வேலையை இன்று முடிக்க முடியுமா? Employee: ஓ, நிச்சயமாக! நான் _______ முடித்துவிடுகிறேன்.
In the context of finishing work by a deadline, 'வேகமாக' (fast/quickly) is the most appropriate choice.
Phrase: 'கொஞ்சம் வேகமாகப் போங்க!'
This is a standard request for a driver to increase speed.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, for 'fast food' you use 'Vēkamāṉa' (adjective) or more commonly just the English term 'Fast Food'.
'Vireivāka' is slightly more formal and often used in writing. 'Vēkamāka' is the standard spoken form.
Use 'Innum வேகமாக' (still fast) or '...vida வேகமாக' (fast than...).
Only if they are physically moving fast. To describe a 'quick-witted' person, use 'surusuruppāṉa'.
Yes, in standard Tamil word order, the adverb precedes the verb it modifies.
Yes, people often just say 'Vēkamā' (dropping the final 'ka') or use the English word 'Speed-ā'.
Yes, 'வேகமான வளர்ச்சி' (fast growth) is a very common phrase in business and biology.
The opposite is 'மெதுவாக' (Methuvāka), meaning slowly.
It is a loanword from Sanskrit 'Vega' that has been used in Tamil for over a thousand years.
Yes, 'வேகமான இணையம்' (Vēkamāṉa iṇaiyam) is correct.
வேகமாகப் போகாதே (Vēkamāka pōkāthē).
관련 표현
விரைவாக
synonymQuickly/Rapidly
மெதுவாக
contrastSlowly
சீக்கிரம்
similarSoon/Early
துரிதமாக
specialized formExpeditiously
வேகமான
builds onFast (Adjective)
