Signification
Asking about the cost of an item.
Contexte culturel
Bargaining is expected in street markets. If you don't ask 'Vilai evvalavu?' and then negotiate, you might pay double the local price. In Chennai, 'Evlo?' is the standard. Using the full 'Evvalavu' might mark you as a tourist or a very formal speaker. In formal business, the price is often discussed as 'Madhippu' (Value) or 'Muthaleedu' (Investment) rather than just 'Vilai'. For items like 'Archanai' tickets, the price is fixed and bargaining is considered disrespectful.
Sound like a local
Drop the 'v-a' in 'Evvalavu' and just say 'Evlo'. It's much more natural in 90% of situations.
Fixed Price Shops
If you see a sign saying 'Nilaayana Vilai', don't try to bargain after asking the price.
Signification
Asking about the cost of an item.
Sound like a local
Drop the 'v-a' in 'Evvalavu' and just say 'Evlo'. It's much more natural in 90% of situations.
Fixed Price Shops
If you see a sign saying 'Nilaayana Vilai', don't try to bargain after asking the price.
The 'Sir/Madam' Rule
Adding 'Sir' or 'Madam' (or 'Amma') after the phrase makes the vendor more likely to give you a fair price.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'price'.
இந்த பேனாவின் ____ எவ்வளவு? (Indha penavin ____ evvalavu?)
'Vilai' means price. 'Peyar' is name, and 'Oor' is town.
Choose the most natural spoken way to ask 'How much is this?'
Which one is correct?
'Evlo' is the spoken contraction of 'Evvalavu'. 'Ethanai' is for counting, and 'Yaar' is for people.
Complete the dialogue at the fruit stall.
Customer: மாம்பழம் ஒரு கிலோ ____? Vendor: நூறு ரூபாய் சார்.
You are asking for the price, so 'Evvalavu' (How much) is the correct interrogative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a cinema and want to know the ticket cost.
'Ticket' is the relevant noun for a cinema.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Vilai evvalavu?'
Market
- • Vegetables
- • Fruits
- • Flowers
Transport
- • Auto fare
- • Taxi
- • Bus ticket
Services
- • Laundry
- • Repairs
- • Tailoring
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஇந்த பேனாவின் ____ எவ்வளவு? (Indha penavin ____ evvalavu?)
'Vilai' means price. 'Peyar' is name, and 'Oor' is town.
Which one is correct?
'Evlo' is the spoken contraction of 'Evvalavu'. 'Ethanai' is for counting, and 'Yaar' is for people.
Customer: மாம்பழம் ஒரு கிலோ ____? Vendor: நூறு ரூபாய் சார்.
You are asking for the price, so 'Evvalavu' (How much) is the correct interrogative.
Situation: You are at a cinema and want to know the ticket cost.
'Ticket' is the relevant noun for a cinema.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, if you are pointing at an object, 'Evvalavu?' is perfectly fine and very common.
Both are equally good. 'Vilai enna?' (What is the price?) is slightly shorter, while 'Vilai evvalavu?' (How much is the price?) is more standard.
Use 'Moththam' (Total). 'Moththam vilai evvalavu?'
It's a colloquial contraction. Tamil has a significant difference between written and spoken forms.
In a shop, no. In a social setting (like at someone's house), yes.
Expressions liées
ரொம்ப அதிகம்
contrastToo much / Too expensive
குறைக்க முடியுமா?
builds onCan you reduce (the price)?
மலிவான விலை
similarCheap price
நிர்ணயிக்கப்பட்ட விலை
specialized formFixed price
