뜻
Describing hot/sunny weather.
문화적 배경
In Tamil Nadu, the sun is often referred to as 'Veyil' in a way that implies a struggle. People often plan their entire day to avoid the 'Veyil' between 11 AM and 4 PM. Sri Lankan Tamils often use 'Veyil erikkiradhu' (The sun is burning) interchangeably with 'adikkiradhu', reflecting the intense tropical heat of the island. The movie 'Veyil' (2006) uses the sun as a metaphor for the harsh realities of life and the warmth of nostalgia. The song 'Veyilodu Vilayadi' is a famous cultural touchstone. Siddha medicine warns against 'Veyil' causing 'Pitta' imbalance. Drinking 'Nannari' or 'Pathaneer' is the prescribed cultural response when 'Veyil adikkiradhu'.
Use the Spoken Form
In 90% of conversations, say 'Veyil adikkudhu'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker than the formal 'adikkiradhu'.
Don't say 'Suriyan'
Avoid saying 'Suriyan adikkiradhu'. It's a classic foreigner mistake. Stick to 'Veyil'.
뜻
Describing hot/sunny weather.
Use the Spoken Form
In 90% of conversations, say 'Veyil adikkudhu'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker than the formal 'adikkiradhu'.
Don't say 'Suriyan'
Avoid saying 'Suriyan adikkiradhu'. It's a classic foreigner mistake. Stick to 'Veyil'.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Tamil person, just look up and say 'Veyil romba adikkudhu, illaiya?' (The sun is hitting a lot, right?). You'll have a friend instantly.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct verb for 'hitting' in the present tense.
வெளியே வெயில் ___________.
The standard idiomatic verb for weather like sun or wind in Tamil is 'அடிக்கிறது' (adikkiradhu).
Which sentence correctly warns someone about the heat?
Choose the most natural warning:
'Veyil' is the correct word for sun-heat, and 'adikkiradhu' is the correct verb.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four basic weather patterns in Tamil.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: ஏன் குடை எடுத்துச் செல்கிறாய்? B: வெளியே நல்ல _________.
You take an umbrella because the sun is 'hitting' (shining strongly).
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제வெளியே வெயில் ___________.
The standard idiomatic verb for weather like sun or wind in Tamil is 'அடிக்கிறது' (adikkiradhu).
Choose the most natural warning:
'Veyil' is the correct word for sun-heat, and 'adikkiradhu' is the correct verb.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the four basic weather patterns in Tamil.
A: ஏன் குடை எடுத்துச் செல்கிறாய்? B: வெளியே நல்ல _________.
You take an umbrella because the sun is 'hitting' (shining strongly).
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
5 질문No, for the moon we use 'Nila olikiradhu' (The moon is shining) or 'Nila irukkiradhu'. 'Veyil' is only for the sun.
Not at all. While 'adi' can mean 'to hit' a person, in this context, it is the standard, polite, and neutral way to describe weather.
'Suriyan' is the physical sun (the star). 'Veyil' is the sunlight and heat that reaches us. You see the 'Suriyan', but you feel the 'Veyil'.
Use the past tense: 'Veyil adithadhu' (வெயில் அடித்தது).
Yes! You can say 'Kaatru adikkiradhu' (The wind is hitting/blowing).
관련 표현
வெயில் காய்கிறது
similarThe sun is basking/drying
வெயில் கொளுத்துகிறது
specialized formThe sun is scorching
இளவெயில்
specialized formTender/Morning sun
நிழல்
contrastShade/Shadow
அனல் காற்று
builds onHeat wave / Fire wind
