Signification
Describing hot weather.
Contexte culturel
The 'Agni Nakshatram' (Fire Star) period in May is when 'Veyil athigam' is at its peak. Schools are usually closed for summer holidays during this time. In Jaffna, the heat is often described with the same phrase, but the coastal breeze (kaatru) is often mentioned as a relief. There is a famous movie titled 'Veyil' (2006) which uses the harsh sun as a metaphor for the protagonist's difficult life and the heat of his emotions. When 'Veyil athigam' occurs, Siddha medicine recommends 'cooling' foods like 'Koozh' (porridge) or 'Elaneer' (tender coconut) to balance the body's internal heat.
Sound like a local
Add 'ஆமாங்க' (Aamanga) before the phrase to agree with someone complaining about the heat. 'Aamanga, veyil athigam!'
Don't use for people
Never say a person is 'Veyil athigam'. If someone is 'hot' (angry), use 'Kovam' (கோபம்).
Signification
Describing hot weather.
Sound like a local
Add 'ஆமாங்க' (Aamanga) before the phrase to agree with someone complaining about the heat. 'Aamanga, veyil athigam!'
Don't use for people
Never say a person is 'Veyil athigam'. If someone is 'hot' (angry), use 'Kovam' (கோபம்).
The Umbrella Culture
In Tamil Nadu, seeing people with umbrellas on a sunny day is normal. Don't wait for rain to use one!
Teste-toi
How would you tell a friend that it's too sunny to go out?
வெளியே போகாதே, _______.
'Veyil athigam' is the only option related to weather.
Fill in the word for 'sunlight/sun heat'.
இன்று ______ அதிகம். (Today the sun is much.)
Veyil is the specific word for solar heat.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are sweating and looking at the bright sky.
The physical context of sweating and a bright sky points to 'Veyil'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் குடை எடுத்துட்டு போற? (Why are you taking an umbrella?) B: வெளியே _______.
In Tamil Nadu, umbrellas are used for both rain (Mazhai) and sun (Veyil).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Heat in Tamil
Veyil (வெயில்)
- • Sunlight
- • Daytime
- • Outdoors
Sudu (சூடு)
- • Touch
- • Food
- • Objects
Veppam (வெப்பம்)
- • Temperature
- • Science
- • General Heat
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesவெளியே போகாதே, _______.
'Veyil athigam' is the only option related to weather.
இன்று ______ அதிகம். (Today the sun is much.)
Veyil is the specific word for solar heat.
Situation: You are sweating and looking at the bright sky.
The physical context of sweating and a bright sky points to 'Veyil'.
A: ஏன் குடை எடுத்துட்டு போற? (Why are you taking an umbrella?) B: வெளியே _______.
In Tamil Nadu, umbrellas are used for both rain (Mazhai) and sun (Veyil).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, the planet/star is 'Suriyan' (சூரியன்). 'Veyil' is specifically the light/heat it emits.
It is neutral. 'Jaasthi' is more informal/colloquial, and 'Miga' is more formal.
Say 'Kaapi romba sudu' (Coffee is very hot).
You could say 'Veyil illai' (No sun) or 'Kuliraaga irukkirathu' (It is cold).
Yes, as small talk before the meeting starts. It's a very safe topic.
It literally means 'The sun is hitting'. It's a more expressive way to say the sun is strong.
Usually between 10 AM and 4 PM when the sun is visible.
In this descriptive sense, yes. 'Veyil athigam' (Sun is much).
Use 'Veyil athigamaaguthu'.
Yes, it is universally understood by all Tamil speakers.
Expressions liées
வெயில் அடிக்குது
similarThe sun is beating down.
வெப்பம் அதிகம்
specialized formThe heat is high.
நிழல்
contrastShade/Shadow
வேர்க்குது
builds onIt is sweating (I am sweating).
