Signification
A broad walkway or road.
Contexte culturel
In towns like Madurai or Chidambaram, the 'Akalamāna pātai' refers to the four main streets surrounding the temple, designed for the massive temple chariot festivals. Classical Tamil poetry often uses the 'broad path' as a metaphor for a life of public service and openness, contrasting with the 'hidden paths' of thieves or secret lovers. In modern Chennai, an 'Akalamāna pātai' is a luxury. Having a house on a 40-foot or 60-foot wide road significantly increases property value. Many Tamil saints speak of the 'broad path' of compassion (Karunai), which is open to everyone regardless of caste or creed.
Adjective Rule
Remember that adding '-āna' to any noun of measurement (like height, width, depth) turns it into an adjective.
Don't skip the 'n'
Make sure to pronounce the 'n' in 'Akalamāna' clearly, or it might sound like a different word.
Signification
A broad walkway or road.
Adjective Rule
Remember that adding '-āna' to any noun of measurement (like height, width, depth) turns it into an adjective.
Don't skip the 'n'
Make sure to pronounce the 'n' in 'Akalamāna' clearly, or it might sound like a different word.
Metaphorical Mastery
Use this phrase when talking about 'mainstream' music or movies to sound more like a native speaker.
Temple Context
If you are in a temple town, use 'Māḍa Vīthi' for the wide road around the temple to impress locals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective form of 'Akalam'.
இது ஒரு _______ பாதை. (This is a broad path.)
We need the adjective form '-āna' to describe the noun 'pātai'.
Which sentence correctly describes a wide road?
Select the correct sentence:
The adjective must come before the noun it describes.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Akalamāna = Broad, Pātai = Path.
Complete the dialogue.
A: அந்த ரோடு எப்படி இருக்கிறது? B: அந்த ரோடு ஒரு _______.
The context asks 'how is that road', and 'akalamāna pātai' is a logical description.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Broad vs Narrow
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇது ஒரு _______ பாதை. (This is a broad path.)
We need the adjective form '-āna' to describe the noun 'pātai'.
Select the correct sentence:
The adjective must come before the noun it describes.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Akalamāna = Broad, Pātai = Path.
A: அந்த ரோடு எப்படி இருக்கிறது? B: அந்த ரோடு ஒரு _______.
The context asks 'how is that road', and 'akalamāna pātai' is a logical description.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper.
No, for a river use 'Akalamāna āru'. 'Pātai' is only for paths/roads.
The opposite is 'Kurukiya pātai' (குறுகிய பாதை), meaning narrow path.
Use 'Innum akalamāna pātai' or 'Ithai vida akalamāna pātai'.
Yes, that would be 'Akalamāna vīthi'.
Yes, they share a very ancient Indo-European root.
Yes, it's a common metaphor for an easy or popular career.
Tamil doesn't use articles like English. 'Akalamāna pātai' can mean 'a broad path' or 'the broad path' depending on context.
Add '-kaḷ' to the noun: 'Akalamāna pātaikaḷ'.
Yes, often in dialogues about choosing the right way in life.
Expressions liées
குறுகிய பாதை
contrastNarrow path
நேரான வழி
similarStraight way
பெருவழி
specialized formHighway/Great way
சந்து
contrastAlley/Lane
வீதி
similarStreet
