Significado
Introducing a personal opinion or perspective
Contexto cultural
Using this phrase shows 'Nayanmai' (politeness/fairness). It's a way to avoid 'Vithandavatham' (pointless arguing) by acknowledging your view is just one of many. In IT and corporate sectors, this phrase is used to 'soften' feedback. It is often paired with English words (e.g., 'என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை, இந்த logic சரிதான்'). The phrase remains a vital link to formal Tamil in the diaspora, often used in community meetings to maintain a level of decorum and mutual respect. Talk show hosts and debaters (Pattimandram) use this to pivot between different speakers' points of view.
The 'Buffer' Effect
Use this phrase before giving negative feedback to make it sound less like an attack and more like a personal observation.
Case Sensitivity
Always ensure you use 'Ennai' (accusative). Using 'Naan' (nominative) is a hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Significado
Introducing a personal opinion or perspective
The 'Buffer' Effect
Use this phrase before giving negative feedback to make it sound less like an attack and more like a personal observation.
Case Sensitivity
Always ensure you use 'Ennai' (accusative). Using 'Naan' (nominative) is a hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Object Pivot
You can use this for things too! 'இந்தத் திட்டத்தைப் பொறுத்தவரை' (As far as this plan is concerned) is a great way to start a professional sentence.
Humility Marker
In Tamil culture, this phrase is your best friend for staying humble while being heard.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the pronoun.
__________ பொறுத்தவரை, இந்த உணவு மிகவும் காரம். (I)
The phrase 'பொறுத்தவரை' always requires the accusative case, which is 'என்னை' for 'I'.
Which of these is the most appropriate use of the phrase?
Choose the correct sentence:
The phrase should only be used for subjective opinions, not objective facts like the sun rising or the number of days in a week.
Complete the dialogue politely.
A: இந்தப் படம் எப்படி இருந்தது? B: ____________________, கதை இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் சுவாரஸ்யமாக இருந்திருக்கலாம்.
'என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை' is the perfect way to introduce a critique politely.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
Match: 1. என் கருத்துப்படி, 2. என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை
'என் கருத்துப்படி' is more formal and suited for writing, while 'என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை' is versatile but common in speech.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Opinion Markers
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios__________ பொறுத்தவரை, இந்த உணவு மிகவும் காரம். (I)
The phrase 'பொறுத்தவரை' always requires the accusative case, which is 'என்னை' for 'I'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The phrase should only be used for subjective opinions, not objective facts like the sun rising or the number of days in a week.
A: இந்தப் படம் எப்படி இருந்தது? B: ____________________, கதை இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் சுவாரஸ்யமாக இருந்திருக்கலாம்.
'என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை' is the perfect way to introduce a critique politely.
Match: 1. என் கருத்துப்படி, 2. என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை
'என் கருத்துப்படி' is more formal and suited for writing, while 'என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை' is versatile but common in speech.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNot at all! It's neutral. You can use it with friends when discussing movies, food, or plans.
Yes, but it sounds much more formal and a bit old-fashioned. Stick to 'poruthavarai' for daily life.
No. Whether you are male, female, or non-binary, 'என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை' remains exactly the same.
Yes, in spoken Tamil you can say 'இது கஷ்டம், என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை'. It adds a nice emphasis.
'En karuthuppadi' is 'According to my opinion' (Formal/Written). 'Ennaip poruthavarai' is 'As far as I'm concerned' (Neutral/Spoken).
Yes, it's highly recommended. It makes you sound thoughtful and professional.
Yes! Change it to 'எங்களைப் பொறுத்தவரை' (Engalaip poruthavarai).
Because the grammar of 'poruthavarai' requires the object (accusative) form of the person it concerns.
People often just say 'எனக்கு என்னவோ...' (To me, somehow...) or 'என்ன கேட்டா...' (If you ask me...).
Yes, e.g., 'அவரைப் பொறுத்தவரை' (As far as he is concerned).
It can sound a bit repetitive or self-centered if every sentence starts with it. Mix it up with other phrases!
Yes, it is widely used and understood across all Tamil dialects.
Frases relacionadas
என் கருத்துப்படி
synonymAccording to my opinion
எனக்குத் தோன்றுவது
similarWhat I feel/What appears to me
அதைப் பொறுத்தவரை
builds onAs far as that is concerned
உன்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை
specialized formAs far as you are concerned
எப்படியும்
contrastAnyway / In any case
