A1 Expression 비격식체

நிறுத்து

நறதத

Stop

A command to cease an action or movement.

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문화적 배경

Using 'Niruthu' with a hand gesture (palm out) is common. However, pointing a finger while saying it is considered very aggressive. The word 'Niruthu' is used, but 'Nippattu' is less common than in Chennai. 'Aga' is sometimes used as a soft 'wait/stop'. In Tamil-speaking offices, 'Niruthu' is rarely used. People prefer 'Hold on' or 'Pause' even when speaking Tamil, or the very formal 'Niruthungal'. Heroic characters often use a powerful, bass-heavy 'Niruthu!' to stop a villain's monologue. It's a classic cinematic trope.

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The 'Nga' Rule

If in doubt, always add '-nga' (Niruthunga). It's the safest middle ground for politeness.

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Don't Shout

Saying 'Niruthu' loudly can be interpreted as a sign of anger. Keep your tone neutral unless it's an emergency.

A command to cease an action or movement.

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The 'Nga' Rule

If in doubt, always add '-nga' (Niruthunga). It's the safest middle ground for politeness.

⚠️

Don't Shout

Saying 'Niruthu' loudly can be interpreted as a sign of anger. Keep your tone neutral unless it's an emergency.

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Hand Signals

Always use a hand signal when telling a driver to stop; it's more effective than the word alone in noisy traffic.

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Object First

In Tamil, the object usually comes before the verb: 'Vandiyai (Object) + Niruthu (Verb)'.

셀프 테스트

You are talking to your younger brother. How do you tell him to stop running?

ஓடுவதை _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நிறுத்து

Since it's a younger brother, the informal 'Niruthu' is appropriate.

Fill in the blank to politely ask a bus driver to stop.

அண்ணா, பஸ்சை இங்கே _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நிறுத்துங்கள்

Drivers should be addressed with the respectful '-ungal' form.

Match the Tamil phrase to the situation.

1. வண்டியை நிறுத்து | 2. பேச்சை நிறுத்து | 3. வேலையை நிறுத்து

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Vandi = Vehicle, Pechu = Talk, Velai = Work.

Complete the dialogue.

A: சாம்பார் இன்னும் வேண்டுமா? B: இல்லை, _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: போதும்

In the context of food, 'Podhum' (enough) is more natural than 'Niruthu'.

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시각 학습 자료

Common Things to 'Niruthu'

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Transport

  • Car
  • Auto
  • Bus
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Social

  • Talking
  • Shouting
  • Laughing
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Actions

  • Running
  • Working
  • Playing

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
You are talking to your younger brother. How do you tell him to stop running? Choose A1

ஓடுவதை _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நிறுத்து

Since it's a younger brother, the informal 'Niruthu' is appropriate.

Fill in the blank to politely ask a bus driver to stop. Fill Blank A1

அண்ணா, பஸ்சை இங்கே _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: நிறுத்துங்கள்

Drivers should be addressed with the respectful '-ungal' form.

Match the Tamil phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. வண்டியை நிறுத்து | 2. பேச்சை நிறுத்து | 3. வேலையை நிறுத்து

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Vandi = Vehicle, Pechu = Talk, Velai = Work.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: சாம்பார் இன்னும் வேண்டுமா? B: இல்லை, _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: போதும்

In the context of food, 'Podhum' (enough) is more natural than 'Niruthu'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's fine. To an elder, it's very rude. Use 'Niruthungal' for respect.

'Niruthu' is transitive (stop something else), 'Nillu' is intransitive (stop yourself/stand).

No, for lights use 'Anai' (அணை) or 'Off pannu'. 'Niruthu' is for motion or actions.

Say 'Niruthadhe' (informal) or 'Niruthadhirgal' (formal).

Yes, it's a very common colloquial variation, especially in Chennai.

Yes, 'Pugaippidippadhai niruthu' means 'Stop smoking'.

It's the noun form, meaning 'a stop' or 'a pause'.

Say 'Aluvadhai niruthu'.

Yes, 'Nippattu' or simply 'Podhum' if you want them to stop what they're doing.

Yes, it's very common. You can write it in Tamil script or Romanized as 'Niruthu'.

관련 표현

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நில்

similar

Stand / Stop yourself

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போதும்

similar

Enough

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விடு

contrast

Leave it / Let go

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தவிர்

specialized form

Avoid

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தடை

builds on

Ban / Obstacle

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