Significado
Asking about a person's age.
Contexto cultural
Age is the primary factor in determining social hierarchy. Even a one-year difference can change the pronoun used. The word 'Vayathu' is used very strictly in formal speech, while 'Pirantha thigathi' (Date of birth) is often asked instead of age. Asking age is becoming less common in social settings (like parties) but remains standard in professional networking. People may refer to their age by significant events, like 'I was born during the big flood'.
Use 'Agirathu'
Adding 'agirathu' (becomes) at the end makes you sound like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Neengal'
Never start the sentence with 'Neengal'. It's a common beginner mistake.
Significado
Asking about a person's age.
Use 'Agirathu'
Adding 'agirathu' (becomes) at the end makes you sound like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Neengal'
Never start the sentence with 'Neengal'. It's a common beginner mistake.
The 'Anna' Rule
If someone is even 2 years older, use 'Ungalukku'. If they are younger, 'Unakku' is fine.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct dative pronoun for a formal situation.
_______ எவ்வளவு வயது?
Age questions in Tamil require the dative case '-ukku'. 'Ungalukku' is the formal version.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a stranger their age?
Select the best option:
This option uses the formal pronoun and the standard word for age.
Complete the dialogue at the hospital.
Nurse: வணக்கம். உங்களுக்கு எவ்வளவு வயது? Patient: வணக்கம். எனக்கு _______ வயது.
When stating age, use the cardinal number (35), not the ordinal (35th).
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. உனக்கு எவ்வளவு வயது? 2. உங்களுக்கு எவ்வளவு வயது?
'Unakku' is informal (child), 'Ungalukku' is formal (elder).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios_______ எவ்வளவு வயது?
Age questions in Tamil require the dative case '-ukku'. 'Ungalukku' is the formal version.
Select the best option:
This option uses the formal pronoun and the standard word for age.
Nurse: வணக்கம். உங்களுக்கு எவ்வளவு வயது? Patient: வணக்கம். எனக்கு _______ வயது.
When stating age, use the cardinal number (35), not the ordinal (35th).
1. உனக்கு எவ்வளவு வயது? 2. உங்களுக்கு எவ்வளவு வயது?
'Unakku' is informal (child), 'Ungalukku' is formal (elder).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasNo, 'Vayasu' is the colloquial form. 'Vayathu' is the formal/written form. Both are understood.
Yes, but it's very informal. Use it only with friends.
Tamil grammar uses the dative case for states of being like age, hunger, or feelings.
Say 'Enakku [number] வயது'. For example: 'Enakku 20 வயது'.
It can be. It's better to ask only if necessary (like for a ticket or a form).
Frases relacionadas
பிறந்த தேதி
similarDate of birth
பெரியவர்
builds onElderly person
இளமை
contrastYouth
வயதானவர்
specialized formAged person
