A1 Expression Very Informal

வாய் மூடு

வய மட

Shut your mouth

Meaning

A blunt way to tell someone to be quiet.

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Cultural Background

Respect for elders is paramount. Using this phrase is a social taboo. Used in youth slang, but still carries a heavy weight.

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Social Danger

This phrase can end friendships. Use with extreme caution.

Meaning

A blunt way to tell someone to be quiet.

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Social Danger

This phrase can end friendships. Use with extreme caution.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for 'வாய் மூடு'?

You are talking to your boss.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It is extremely rude to use with a superior.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

When to use

Appropriate

  • Close friends
  • Joking

Inappropriate

  • Boss
  • Elders
  • Strangers

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for 'வாய் மூடு'? Choose A1

You are talking to your boss.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It is extremely rude to use with a superior.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is inherently blunt.

Related Phrases

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பேசாதே

similar

Don't speak

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அமைதியாக இரு

contrast

Be quiet/peaceful

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