Significado
The place where trains arrive and depart.
Contexto cultural
Railway stations are famous for 'Station Coffee' and 'Parippu Vada'. It's a ritual for many travelers to buy these during a short halt. In Sri Lanka, the term 'புகையிரத நிலையம்' is more common on official signs, reflecting a slightly different linguistic evolution. The 'Railway Station' is a trope for romantic partings or reunions in Kollywood (Tamil cinema). It is common for entire families to come to the 'ரயில் நிலையம்' to see off a single relative going on a long journey.
The 'I' Rule
In formal writing, you might see it as 'இரயில் நிலையம்'. Don't be confused; it's the same word!
Don't say 'Bus Nilaiyam'
While 'Perundu Nilaiyam' is correct, just saying 'Bus Nilaiyam' is a common but incorrect mix.
Significado
The place where trains arrive and depart.
The 'I' Rule
In formal writing, you might see it as 'இரயில் நிலையம்'. Don't be confused; it's the same word!
Don't say 'Bus Nilaiyam'
While 'Perundu Nilaiyam' is correct, just saying 'Bus Nilaiyam' is a common but incorrect mix.
Use 'Station' for speed
If you are in a hurry and talking to a taxi driver, just say 'Station'. Everyone understands it.
Platform Tickets
Remember, in India, you often need a 'platform ticket' just to enter the station area if you aren't traveling.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct case ending.
நான் ரயில் ________ (at the station) இருக்கிறேன்.
The locative case '-il' (in/at) is needed here.
Which is the most formal way to say 'Train Station'?
'ரயில் நிலையம்' is the standard formal term.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ரயில் நிலையம் எங்கே இருக்கிறது? B: ___________
The question asks 'where', so the answer must provide a location.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
1. ரயில் நிலையம், 2. பேருந்து நிலையம், 3. விமான நிலையம்
Matching different types of stations.
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Stations
Land
- • ரயில் நிலையம்
- • பேருந்து நிலையம்
Air
- • விமான நிலையம்
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosநான் ரயில் ________ (at the station) இருக்கிறேன்.
The locative case '-il' (in/at) is needed here.
'ரயில் நிலையம்' is the standard formal term.
A: ரயில் நிலையம் எங்கே இருக்கிறது? B: ___________
The question asks 'where', so the answer must provide a location.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching different types of stations.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'ஸ்டேஷன்' is very common in spoken Tamil, but 'ரயில் நிலையம்' is preferred in writing.
'Nilaiyam' is a station (larger, more facilities), while 'Nirutham' is a stop (like a bus stop).
Say 'நான் ரயில் நிலையத்தில் இருக்கிறேன்' (Nāṉ rayil nilaiyattil irukkirēṉ).
They usually say 'புகையிரத நிலையம்' (Pukaiyiratha nilaiyam).
No, it is a loanword from English. The pure Tamil word is 'புகைவண்டி'.
Yes, you can say 'மெட்ரோ ரயில் நிலையம்'.
Ask 'பக்கத்தில் இருக்கும் ரயில் நிலையம் எது?'
Tamil grammar rules often add a vowel before words starting with 'R'.
In Tamil script, it is 'ரயில்', phonetically 'Rayil'.
It is often called 'சந்திப்பு' (Santhippu), but most people just say 'Junction'.
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டிக்கெட் கவுண்டர்
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முன்பதிவு
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சிக்னல்
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