Meaning
Increasing in size or quality.
Cultural Background
The term 'வளர்ச்சி' (Growth) is a powerful political slogan. It is often used in the context of 'Social Justice and Growth' (சமூக நீதி மற்றும் வளர்ச்சி). In Sri Lanka, 'அபிவிருத்தி' (Apivirutti) is often used more frequently than 'வளர்ச்சி' in government and NGO contexts for 'development'. Among the diaspora, 'வளர்ச்சி அடை' is frequently used to describe the preservation and 'growth' of Tamil language skills in younger generations. The root 'vaḷar' is associated with the 'Mullai' landscape (forests), symbolizing nurturing and natural growth.
Use with Adverbs
Always pair it with adverbs like 'வேகமாக' (fast) or 'சீராக' (steadily) to sound more natural in reports.
Not for Height
Don't use it to tell someone they've grown taller; it sounds like you're treating them like a project!
Meaning
Increasing in size or quality.
Use with Adverbs
Always pair it with adverbs like 'வேகமாக' (fast) or 'சீராக' (steadily) to sound more natural in reports.
Not for Height
Don't use it to tell someone they've grown taller; it sounds like you're treating them like a project!
The 'Aṭainta' Trick
Use 'வளர்ச்சி அடைந்த' (vaḷarcci aṭainta) as an adjective for 'developed' (e.g., developed nation).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'வளர்ச்சி அடை'.
கடந்த பத்து ஆண்டுகளில் இந்த நகரம் பெரும் _________.
The sentence refers to 'the last ten years' (past tense), so 'வளர்ச்சி அடைந்தது' is correct.
Which sentence is more appropriate for a business report?
Choose the best option:
This option uses formal vocabulary ('niruvanam' instead of 'company') and the formal collocation 'vaḷarcci aṭai'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: உங்கள் தமிழ் வகுப்பு எப்படிப் போகிறது? B: நன்றாகப் போகிறது. என் பேச்சுத்திறன் _________.
B says it is going well, so the present perfect 'has developed' (வளர்ச்சி அடைந்துள்ளது) is the logical choice.
Match the phrase to the context.
Where would you most likely see 'பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சி'?
'Poruḷātāra vaḷarcci' means economic growth.
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesகடந்த பத்து ஆண்டுகளில் இந்த நகரம் பெரும் _________.
The sentence refers to 'the last ten years' (past tense), so 'வளர்ச்சி அடைந்தது' is correct.
Choose the best option:
This option uses formal vocabulary ('niruvanam' instead of 'company') and the formal collocation 'vaḷarcci aṭai'.
A: உங்கள் தமிழ் வகுப்பு எப்படிப் போகிறது? B: நன்றாகப் போகிறது. என் பேச்சுத்திறன் _________.
B says it is going well, so the present perfect 'has developed' (வளர்ச்சி அடைந்துள்ளது) is the logical choice.
Where would you most likely see 'பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சி'?
'Poruḷātāra vaḷarcci' means economic growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsGenerally, yes. It implies progress or maturation. For negative increases like 'growth of a disease', medical terms are used, though 'vaḷarcci' can technically be used neutrally in biology.
Yes, but only if you are talking about its overall development or health in a slightly formal way. For 'my dog grew big', use 'vaḷarntatu'.
'Vaḷarcci' is growth (size/quality), while 'munnēṟṟam' is progress (moving forward/success).
You say 'நிலையான வளர்ச்சி' (nilaiyāṇa vaḷarcci).
Related Phrases
முன்னேற்றம் அடை
similarTo progress
உயர்வு பெறு
similarTo attain height/status
வீழ்ச்சி அடை
contrastTo fall / decline
தேர்ச்சி பெறு
specialized formTo gain proficiency
