Significado
Describing freezing weather
Contexto cultural
In a land where temperatures often exceed 40°C, 'கடும் குளிர்' is a rare and almost exotic experience. It is mostly associated with the 'Margazhi' month and hill stations like Ooty. In the central highlands of Sri Lanka (Nuwara Eliya), 'கடும் குளிர்' is a common part of life. The vocabulary remains the same, but the frequency of use is higher than in coastal areas. For Tamils living in colder climates, 'கடும் குளிர்' is used to describe winter. They often compare it to the 'mild' cold of South India. Ancient poets used the term 'வாடை' (Vaadai) for the cold north wind. Modern speakers have replaced these specific poetic terms with the more direct 'கடும் குளிர்'.
Verb Pairing
Always pair it with 'நிலவுகிறது' (prevails) for weather reports to sound like a pro.
Don't say 'Big'
Never say 'Periya kuḷir'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
Describing freezing weather
Verb Pairing
Always pair it with 'நிலவுகிறது' (prevails) for weather reports to sound like a pro.
Don't say 'Big'
Never say 'Periya kuḷir'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Physical Sensation
Use the verb 'எடு' (Edu) when you are the one feeling the cold: 'எனக்குக் குளிர் எடுக்குது'.
Margazhi Vibes
Mentioning 'கடும் குளிர்' along with 'Margazhi' month will make you sound very culturally aware.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct intensifier for weather.
ஊட்டியில் இன்று ______ குளிர் நிலவுகிறது.
'கடும்' is the standard collocation for severe weather in Tamil.
Which sentence correctly describes a person feeling a severe chill?
Select the correct option:
The verb 'எடு' (to take/feel) is used for physical sensations like cold or hunger.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A news report about a snowstorm in the Himalayas.
A snowstorm implies extreme, harsh conditions, making 'கடும் குளிர்' the only appropriate choice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: வெளியே போகலாமா? B: வேண்டாம், வெளியே ______.
When describing the state of the environment (outside), 'நிலவுகிறது' (prevails) is the most natural verb.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Cold vs. Cool
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosஊட்டியில் இன்று ______ குளிர் நிலவுகிறது.
'கடும்' is the standard collocation for severe weather in Tamil.
Select the correct option:
The verb 'எடு' (to take/feel) is used for physical sensations like cold or hunger.
Situation: A news report about a snowstorm in the Himalayas.
A snowstorm implies extreme, harsh conditions, making 'கடும் குளிர்' the only appropriate choice.
A: வெளியே போகலாமா? B: வேண்டாம், வெளியே ______.
When describing the state of the environment (outside), 'நிலவுகிறது' (prevails) is the most natural verb.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. It's used in both news reports and daily chats.
No, for a drink use 'நல்ல குளிர்ச்சி' (nice and cold) or 'ஜில்லுனு' (chilled).
Kuḷir is the temperature (cold). Pani is the physical manifestation (mist/dew/snow).
You can say 'குளிர்ல நடுங்குறேன்' (I am shivering in the cold).
'கடும் குளிர்' is the closest equivalent to 'bitter cold'.
No, it's only for weather or physical sensation. For a person, use 'இரக்கமற்ற' (heartless).
'கடும் வெயில்' (severe heat).
Yes, it is a standard phrase in all Tamil-speaking regions.
க-டு-ம் கு-ளி-ர்.
Yes, but 'கடும் குளிர்' sounds more natural and native.
Frases relacionadas
உறைபனி
similarFrost or freezing ice
இதமான குளிர்
contrastPleasant cold
குளிர் காற்று
builds onCold breeze
வாடை காற்று
specialized formNorth wind
நடுக்கம்
similarShivering
