Signification
People coming together in one place.
Contexte culturel
Public gatherings are central to Tamil life. From 'Jallikattu' protests to temple 'Ther' (chariot) festivals, the ability to mobilize a 'kūṭṭam' is seen as a sign of social power and community health. The 'First Day First Show' (FDFS) of a star's movie is a cultural phenomenon where 'kūṭṭam kūṭu' is an understatement; it's a celebration with milk abhishekams and dancing. Tamil politics is famous for massive rallies. The phrase 'கூட்டம் கூட்டுவது' (gathering a crowd) is a strategic goal for political parties to show their strength. There is a common habit of 'vedikkai parthal' (watching the fun/spectacle). Any small event on a busy street will cause a 'kūṭṭam' to form instantly out of curiosity.
Use with 'Neri' for intensity
If the crowd is too much, say 'Kūṭṭam neriya irukku' or 'Kūṭṭa nericcal'.
Singular vs Plural
Remember that 'Kūṭṭam' is a collective noun. Use 'kūṭiyathu' for formal writing.
Signification
People coming together in one place.
Use with 'Neri' for intensity
If the crowd is too much, say 'Kūṭṭam neriya irukku' or 'Kūṭṭa nericcal'.
Singular vs Plural
Remember that 'Kūṭṭam' is a collective noun. Use 'kūṭiyathu' for formal writing.
Spontaneous vs Planned
Use 'Kūṭṭam kūṭu' for spontaneous things and 'Ondru kūṭu' for planned meetings to sound more native.
The 'Vedikkai' factor
In Tamil Nadu, a crowd gathering doesn't always mean trouble; it often just means curiosity!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'கூட்டம் கூடு'.
கடையில் தள்ளுபடி கொடுத்ததால் மக்கள் ___________.
In spoken Tamil, all are used, but 'கூடியது' is the most grammatically standard for the collective noun 'கூட்டம்'.
Which sentence describes a spontaneous gathering at an accident?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses 'திடீரென்று' (suddenly) and a realistic context (accident).
Match the situation with the appropriate Tamil phrase.
Match the following:
All are correct pairings of context and phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் அங்கே சத்தம்? B: அங்கே ஏதோ சண்டை, அதான் ___________.
A fight (சண்டை) naturally leads to a crowd gathering (கூட்டம் கூடிருச்சு).
Match the register to the sentence.
Which one is formal?
'குழுமினர்' is the formal literary/journalistic equivalent of 'கூட்டம் கூடினர்'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesகடையில் தள்ளுபடி கொடுத்ததால் மக்கள் ___________.
In spoken Tamil, all are used, but 'கூடியது' is the most grammatically standard for the collective noun 'கூட்டம்'.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses 'திடீரென்று' (suddenly) and a realistic context (accident).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All are correct pairings of context and phrase.
A: ஏன் அங்கே சத்தம்? B: அங்கே ஏதோ சண்டை, அதான் ___________.
A fight (சண்டை) naturally leads to a crowd gathering (கூட்டம் கூடிருச்சு).
Which one is formal?
'குழுமினர்' is the formal literary/journalistic equivalent of 'கூட்டம் கூடினர்'.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is a neutral descriptive phrase. It is not rude.
Not really. 'Kūṭṭam' implies a larger number, usually 15-20 or more.
'Kūṭṭam' is a crowd (unorganized), 'Kuḻu' is a team or committee (organized).
You say 'கூட்டம் கலைந்தது' (Kūṭṭam kalainthathu).
Yes, very frequently, though 'குழுமு' is a more formal synonym.
Yes, for a 'crowd' of animals like monkeys or deer, but 'manda' (herd) is better for cows.
Not inherently, but 'கூட்ட நெரிசல்' (crowd crush) is negative.
The past tense 'கூடியது' is most common because we usually describe a crowd we saw.
Yes, it is very common in spoken Tamil, even if 'கூடியது' is the formal rule.
Yes, 'கும்மல்' (kummal) or 'கும்மாளம்' can be used for a noisy, messy crowd.
You say 'கூட்டம் கூடத் தொடங்குகிறது'.
No, it's strictly for physical gatherings in a location.
Expressions liées
ஒன்று கூடு
similarTo gather together with a purpose.
கூட்ட நெரிசல்
specialized formCrowd crush or congestion.
குழுமு
synonymTo assemble (formal).
கூட்டம் சேர்
similarTo collect a crowd.
மக்கள் அலை
figurativeA wave of people.
