Significado
Continued effort despite difficulties.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is iconic in Tamil cinema. Actors like Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar often have dialogues or song lyrics centered around 'Viṭāmuyaṟci', making it a household term for fans. The 62nd chapter of Thirukkural is the philosophical foundation of this word. It teaches that effort is the only true wealth. In Tamil families worldwide, 'Viṭāmuyaṟci' is the most emphasized value, especially regarding education and 'getting settled' in a new country. In Chennai's IT hubs, 'Viṭāmuyaṟci' is used in corporate training and motivational posters to encourage 'upskilling'.
The Interview Winner
If you are in a Tamil job interview, don't just say you work hard. Say 'Ennidam viṭāmuyaṟci undu'. It sounds much more professional and culturally grounded.
Don't be a Vidakkandan
While 'Viṭāmuyaṟci' is good, being a 'Vidakkandan' (a person who won't let go) can sometimes mean you are being annoying or stubborn. Use the noun for the virtue, not the person-label for the annoyance.
Significado
Continued effort despite difficulties.
The Interview Winner
If you are in a Tamil job interview, don't just say you work hard. Say 'Ennidam viṭāmuyaṟci undu'. It sounds much more professional and culturally grounded.
Don't be a Vidakkandan
While 'Viṭāmuyaṟci' is good, being a 'Vidakkandan' (a person who won't let go) can sometimes mean you are being annoying or stubborn. Use the noun for the virtue, not the person-label for the annoyance.
The 'Vishwaroopa' Connection
You will almost always hear 'Viṭāmuyaṟci' paired with 'Vishwaroopa Vetri'. 'Vishwaroopa' refers to the 'giant form' of Lord Vishnu, implying the success will be massive/divine.
Grammar Hack
If you forget the compound noun, just say 'Vidama try pannunga' (Try without leaving). Everyone will understand you perfectly.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
அவன் ___________ உழைத்ததால் இன்று பெரிய ஆளாகிவிட்டான்.
We need the adverbial form 'with perseverance' to describe how he worked.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right option:
You can 'have' perseverance or 'do' persistent effort, but you cannot 'be' the noun itself.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of 'Viṭāmuyaṟci'.
Situation: A friend is about to give up on learning a difficult song on the guitar.
This is the most natural and encouraging way to use the phrase in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்தப் போட்டி மிகவும் கடினமாக இருக்கிறது. B: ஆமாம், ஆனால் _________ இருந்தால் நாம் ஜெயிக்கலாம்.
Perseverance is the only logical quality that leads to winning a difficult competition.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosஅவன் ___________ உழைத்ததால் இன்று பெரிய ஆளாகிவிட்டான்.
We need the adverbial form 'with perseverance' to describe how he worked.
Select the right option:
You can 'have' perseverance or 'do' persistent effort, but you cannot 'be' the noun itself.
Situation: A friend is about to give up on learning a difficult song on the guitar.
This is the most natural and encouraging way to use the phrase in this context.
A: இந்தப் போட்டி மிகவும் கடினமாக இருக்கிறது. B: ஆமாம், ஆனால் _________ இருந்தால் நாம் ஜெயிக்கலாம்.
Perseverance is the only logical quality that leads to winning a difficult competition.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, you can use it for small things too, like trying to open a tight jar or learning a single difficult word, though it's usually for significant life efforts.
'Muyarchi' is a single attempt. 'Viṭāmuyaṟci' is the refusal to stop attempting until you succeed.
Yes! It's very common to text 'Viṭāmuyaṟci vishwaroopa vetri!' to a friend who just had a setback.
It is formal in structure but universal in usage. You can use it with your boss or your younger brother.
Say 'Naan viṭāmuyaṟciyulla manithan' (I am a person of perseverance).
Not exactly a slang word, but 'Vidama try panrathu' is the casual spoken equivalent.
While it appears in religious texts, it is a secular virtue in modern Tamil.
Rarely. If someone is stalking or harassing, you wouldn't use this word; you'd use 'thollai'.
The opposite is 'Sombal' (laziness) or 'Thoalvi-manappaanmai' (defeatist mindset).
Tamil is an agglutinative language that loves creating compound nouns (Panbu-thogai/Vinai-thogai).
Frases relacionadas
முயற்சி
builds onEffort
மன உறுதி
similarMental fortitude
தன்னம்பிக்கை
similarSelf-confidence
விடாக்கண்டன்
specialized formA stubborn/persistent person
சோம்பல்
contrastLaziness
