Significado
Doing something without thinking of consequences.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Nidhānam' is highly valued. Elders often use this idiom to scold youngsters who are too influenced by modern 'fast' culture. Many 'angry young man' characters in the 80s and 90s were described this way. It was a trope for a hero who acts first and asks questions later. In traditional 'Chettiar' or family-run businesses, 'Eduthom Kavizhtthom' is a major red flag. They prefer 'Aazham paarthu kaalai vai' (testing the depth). With the rise of Twitter/X, this idiom is frequently used in political debates to criticize 'knee-jerk' reactions by politicians.
Use with 'Endru'
Always add 'என்று' (endru) or its spoken form 'னு' (nu) after the phrase to make it flow naturally in a sentence.
Don't change the ending
Even if you are talking about yourself, don't say 'Eduthen Kavizhthen.' Stick to the 'thom' ending.
Significado
Doing something without thinking of consequences.
Use with 'Endru'
Always add 'என்று' (endru) or its spoken form 'னு' (nu) after the phrase to make it flow naturally in a sentence.
Don't change the ending
Even if you are talking about yourself, don't say 'Eduthen Kavizhthen.' Stick to the 'thom' ending.
The 'Nu' Shortcut
In Chennai slang, people say 'Eduthom Kavizhtthom-nu' very fast. Practice saying it as one unit.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct idiomatic form.
அவன் ________ என்று அந்தப் பழைய வீட்டை வாங்கினான்.
The sentence implies he bought an old house (likely a mistake), so the idiom for impulsivity fits best.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Eduthom Kavizhtthom'?
Choose the correct scenario:
Acting on a dream without logical thought is the definition of 'Eduthom Kavizhtthom.'
Match the Tamil phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
This is the core meaning of the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
அம்மா: 'ஏன் அந்தப் பையன் கிட்ட சண்டை போட்ட?' மகன்: 'தெரியலமா, _________னு பேசிட்டேன்.'
The son is explaining that he spoke without thinking during a fight.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosஅவன் ________ என்று அந்தப் பழைய வீட்டை வாங்கினான்.
The sentence implies he bought an old house (likely a mistake), so the idiom for impulsivity fits best.
Choose the correct scenario:
Acting on a dream without logical thought is the definition of 'Eduthom Kavizhtthom.'
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
This is the core meaning of the idiom.
அம்மா: 'ஏன் அந்தப் பையன் கிட்ட சண்டை போட்ட?' மகன்: 'தெரியலமா, _________னு பேசிட்டேன்.'
The son is explaining that he spoke without thinking during a fight.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt can be slightly critical, but it's not a swear word. It's more like a friendly warning or a common observation of a mistake.
No. It almost always implies that the lack of thinking was a bad thing, even if the result wasn't a total disaster.
Many Tamil idioms use the first-person plural to sound more general or to reflect a shared human experience of making mistakes.
Rarely. It's better suited for dialogue, stories, and informal articles.
The opposite is 'நிதானமாக' (Nidhanamaga - calmly/deliberately) or 'யோசித்து' (Yosithu - after thinking).
No, that would be 'Vegamaga' (fast). This phrase requires a lack of planning.
No, it is purely secular and rooted in daily household and market activities.
Yes, though they might have other local variations, the core idiom is understood across the Tamil-speaking world.
You can say 'அவன் ஒரு எடுத்தோம் கவிழ்த்தோம் பேர்வழி' (Avan oru eduthom kavizhtthom peruvazhi).
Yes, it's very common to describe ending a relationship without talking it through.
Frases relacionadas
ஆழம் தெரியாமல் காலை விடுவது
synonymStepping into water without knowing the depth.
நிதானம்
contrastPatience, steadiness, deliberation.
அவசரக் குடுக்கை
similarA person who is always in a hurry.
முன்னெச்சரிக்கை
contrastPrecaution.
