Meaning
A blunt way to tell someone to be quiet.
Cultural Background
Respect for elders is paramount. Using this phrase is a social taboo. Used in youth slang, but still carries a heavy weight.
Social Danger
This phrase can end friendships. Use with extreme caution.
Meaning
A blunt way to tell someone to be quiet.
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.
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 exercisesYou are talking to your boss.
It is extremely rude to use with a superior.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is inherently blunt.
Related Phrases
பேசாதே
similarDon't speak
அமைதியாக இரு
contrastBe quiet/peaceful