معنی
Assistance provided without charge
زمینه فرهنگی
The state is famous for its 'Freebie' culture, where the government provides various 'Ilavaca Sevai' and goods to the public as part of social welfare. Temples often provide 'Annadhanam' (free food), which is the most respected form of 'Ilavaca Sevai' in the community. Startups in Chennai and Bangalore use 'Ilavaca Sevai' (or the English equivalent) to gain market share, often leading to debates about quality vs. cost. In countries like Singapore and Canada, Tamil community centers offer 'Ilavaca Sevai' for language learning and legal aid to new immigrants.
Spotting it on signs
Look for the first letter 'இ' (i) on banners. If you see 'இலவச', it's almost always followed by 'சேவை' or a product name.
Don't use for people
Never say 'I am ilavaca.' It sounds like you are for sale for zero dollars. Use 'Oivu' for free time.
معنی
Assistance provided without charge
Spotting it on signs
Look for the first letter 'இ' (i) on banners. If you see 'இலவச', it's almost always followed by 'சேவை' or a product name.
Don't use for people
Never say 'I am ilavaca.' It sounds like you are for sale for zero dollars. Use 'Oivu' for free time.
The '-aga' trick
Add '-aga' to make it 'freely' (இலவசமாக). 'அவர் இலவசமாக வேலை செய்கிறார்' (He works freely).
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct Tamil phrase for 'free service'.
இந்த நூலகம் மாணவர்களுக்கு _______ வழங்குகிறது.
The sentence means 'This library provides free service to students.'
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'free service'?
Choose the formal option:
'Ilavaca Sevai' is the standard formal term.
Match the Tamil words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase and its context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த மருத்துவமனையில் பணம் கட்ட வேண்டுமா? B: இல்லை, இது ஒரு _______.
Since the answer starts with 'No' (இல்லை), it implies the service is free.
In which situation would you use 'இலவச சேவை'?
Select the best situation:
It is used for organized, professional help provided for free.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Where you see 'இலவச சேவை'
Public
- • Hospitals
- • Libraries
- • Schools
Business
- • Trials
- • Delivery
- • Support
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاஇந்த நூலகம் மாணவர்களுக்கு _______ வழங்குகிறது.
The sentence means 'This library provides free service to students.'
Choose the formal option:
'Ilavaca Sevai' is the standard formal term.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are the core components of the phrase and its context.
A: இந்த மருத்துவமனையில் பணம் கட்ட வேண்டுமா? B: இல்லை, இது ஒரு _______.
Since the answer starts with 'No' (இல்லை), it implies the service is free.
Select the best situation:
It is used for organized, professional help provided for free.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, private companies and individuals can also provide it, though it's very common in government contexts.
No, for a gift, just use 'Ilavaca parisu' (free gift). 'Sevai' implies an action or labor.
Yes, it is very polite and professional.
The opposite would be 'Kattana Sevai' (Paid service).
இ-ல-வ-ச சே-வை.
'Sevai' is more formal and organized than 'Udhavi' (help).
Yes, if you are talking about volunteering experience.
In a political context, yes, it can sometimes have that connotation.
Yes, the usage is identical in Sri Lanka.
In urban Tamil Nadu, many people will understand 'Free service,' but 'Ilavaca Sevai' is the proper Tamil term.
عبارات مرتبط
கட்டணமில்லா சேவை
synonymFee-less service
தன்னார்வத் தொண்டு
similarVolunteer work
மக்கள் சேவை
builds onService to the people
சமூக சேவை
similarSocial service
இலவச உதவி
similarFree help