معنی
Indicating a wrong path.
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'Nalvazhi' (Good Path) is taught to children through poems by Avvaiyar. 'Tavaṟāṉa vaḻi' is the shadow of this cultural ideal. In Sri Lanka, 'Piḻaiyāṉa pātai' is often used in formal education and news broadcasts instead of 'Tavaṟāṉa vaḻi'. Movies often feature a 'turning point' where the hero realizes he is on a 'தவறான வழி' and decides to reform. With the rise of Google Maps in Tamil Nadu, 'தவறான வழி' is now a common phrase used when complaining about technology.
Use 'Tappa' for casual talk
If you are with friends, say 'Tappāṉa vaḻi' instead of 'Tavaṟāṉa vaḻi' to sound more natural.
The 'Zha' sound
If you pronounce 'vazhi' as 'vali', people might think you are talking about 'pain'. Practice the retroflex 'zh'!
معنی
Indicating a wrong path.
Use 'Tappa' for casual talk
If you are with friends, say 'Tappāṉa vaḻi' instead of 'Tavaṟāṉa vaḻi' to sound more natural.
The 'Zha' sound
If you pronounce 'vazhi' as 'vali', people might think you are talking about 'pain'. Practice the retroflex 'zh'!
Locative Case
Always add '-il' (வழியில்) when you want to say 'IN the wrong way' or 'ON the wrong path'.
Moral weight
Be careful using this phrase about someone's life choices; it can sound very critical in Tamil culture.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'way'.
இது தவறான ____. (This is the wrong way.)
'Vazhi' means way/path. 'Pathil' is answer, 'Panthu' is ball, 'Veedu' is house.
Which sentence means 'Don't go the wrong way'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Pōkātē' is the negative imperative 'don't go'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are looking at a map and realize you turned left instead of right.
When you make a navigation error, you use 'Tavaṟāṉa vaḻi'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: நாம் எங்கே இருக்கிறோம்? B: தெரியவில்லை, நாம் ____ வந்துவிட்டோம்.
If they don't know where they are, they likely came the 'wrong way'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formal vs Informal
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاஇது தவறான ____. (This is the wrong way.)
'Vazhi' means way/path. 'Pathil' is answer, 'Panthu' is ball, 'Veedu' is house.
Choose the correct translation:
'Pōkātē' is the negative imperative 'don't go'.
You are looking at a map and realize you turned left instead of right.
When you make a navigation error, you use 'Tavaṟāṉa vaḻi'.
A: நாம் எங்கே இருக்கிறோம்? B: தெரியவில்லை, நாம் ____ வந்துவிட்டோம்.
If they don't know where they are, they likely came the 'wrong way'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالYes, it is perfectly natural to say 'இது கணக்கு போட தவறான வழி' (This is the wrong way to do the math).
No, it is a neutral descriptive phrase, but telling someone their life is a 'wrong path' is a strong moral judgment.
The opposite is 'சரியான வழி' (Sariyāṉa vaḻi - Right way) or 'நல்வழி' (Nalvaḻi - Good path).
You can say 'நான் வழி தவறிவிட்டேன்' (I have missed the way/lost my way).
Yes, 'Tavaṟāṉa pātai' is also correct and sounds slightly more formal or poetic.
Yes, to describe unethical business practices or a failing strategy.
Yes, if someone is cooking something using the wrong technique, you can use it.
It is the informal, colloquial version of 'தவறான வழி'.
Curl your tongue back toward the throat without touching anything. It's a unique Tamil sound.
No, for that use 'தவறான எண்' (Tavaṟāṉa eṇ).
Extremely common, especially in action and drama movies involving crime or redemption.
Yes, to describe how you avoid unethical practices.
عبارات مرتبط
சரியான வழி
contrastThe right way
குறுக்கு வழி
similarShortcut
நேர் வழி
contrastStraight/Honest path
புது வழி
builds onNew way
தவறான முடிவு
similarWrong decision
