Significado
To suffer a loss or physical injury.
Contexto cultural
The phrase 'Adi-patta Singam' (Injured Lion) is a legendary trope in Tamil movies. It signifies a hero who has been defeated but is preparing for a massive comeback. Fans use this phrase to describe their favorite actors when a movie fails. In small-town Tamil business culture, admitting 'paisa adipudichu' (money took a hit) is a way of seeking community support or explaining a delay in payments without losing face completely. In villages, 'pechu adipuduthal' happens at the 'Arasa maram' (Peepal tree) or tea shops. It's the primary way news about marriages or local politics spreads before an official announcement. Among the diaspora, 'adipuduthal' is often used when discussing the impact of new immigration laws or economic changes in their host countries.
The 'Peyar' Trick
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Peyar adipuduthu' when talking about rumors. It's much more natural than saying 'Rumor irukku'.
Don't over-use for small things
If you just have a tiny scratch, 'Adipattathu' might sound too dramatic. Just say 'Kiru-kiru' (scratch).
Significado
To suffer a loss or physical injury.
The 'Peyar' Trick
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Peyar adipuduthu' when talking about rumors. It's much more natural than saying 'Rumor irukku'.
Don't over-use for small things
If you just have a tiny scratch, 'Adipattathu' might sound too dramatic. Just say 'Kiru-kiru' (scratch).
Business Context
In a job interview, if asked about a failure, you can say 'Antha project-la konjam adi-pattathu' to show you learned from a setback.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of அடிபடுதல்.
விபத்தில் அவருக்குக் காலில் ______.
The past tense 'adipattathu' is used to describe an injury that happened in an accident.
Which sentence uses 'அடிபடுதல்' to mean a rumor?
Select the correct sentence:
When a 'name' (peyar) is the subject, it refers to a rumor or discussion.
Match the context with the meaning of 'அடிபடுதல்'.
Match the following:
All these are valid contexts for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் அழுதுகொண்டிருக்கிறாய்? B: விளையாடும்போது கீழே விழுந்து ______.
The speaker is explaining that they got hurt after falling.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosவிபத்தில் அவருக்குக் காலில் ______.
The past tense 'adipattathu' is used to describe an injury that happened in an accident.
Select the correct sentence:
When a 'name' (peyar) is the subject, it refers to a rumor or discussion.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
All these are valid contexts for the phrase.
A: ஏன் அழுதுகொண்டிருக்கிறாய்? B: விளையாடும்போது கீழே விழுந்து ______.
The speaker is explaining that they got hurt after falling.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes, but it's very poetic. You would say 'Manasu adi-pattathu' (The heart took a hit).
Yes, it is very common in news headlines for accidents and economic losses.
'Adi-pattu-vittathu' emphasizes that the action is completed and often implies it was an unfortunate accident.
No, for a breakdown use 'pazhudhu' (பழுது). Use 'adipuduthal' only if the car was physically hit in a crash.
You say 'Enakku adi-pada-villai' (எனக்கு அடிபடவில்லை).
Frases relacionadas
அடிவாங்குதல்
similarTo get a beating or take a hit.
காயமடைதல்
synonymTo be injured.
நஷ்டப்படுதல்
specialized formTo suffer a loss.
அடிதடி
builds onA scuffle or physical fight.
