Significado
A large number of people in one place.
Contexto cultural
Crowds are often associated with 'Kala-kala-pu' (vibrancy/liveliness). A quiet place might be seen as 'boring' or 'unlucky'. T. Nagar is the epicenter of 'Kūṭṭam atikam'. During the month of Margazhi or before Diwali, the streets are literally impassable. In major temples like Madurai Meenakshi or Palani, 'Kūṭṭam atikam' is a daily reality and seen as a sign of the deity's power. The success of a movie is judged by the 'Kūṭṭam' at the theater on the first day. Fans take pride in being part of a massive crowd.
The 'Is' Rule
In spoken Tamil, you don't need to say 'is'. Just 'Kūṭṭam அதிகம்' is a perfect sentence.
Watch your pockets
If someone warns you 'Kūṭṭam அதிகம், ஜாக்கிரதை' (Crowd is more, be careful), they are likely warning you about pickpockets.
Significado
A large number of people in one place.
The 'Is' Rule
In spoken Tamil, you don't need to say 'is'. Just 'Kūṭṭam அதிகம்' is a perfect sentence.
Watch your pockets
If someone warns you 'Kūṭṭam அதிகம், ஜாக்கிரதை' (Crowd is more, be careful), they are likely warning you about pickpockets.
Emphasis
Add 'செம' (Sema) before Kūṭṭam to sound like a local Chennai resident: 'Sema kūṭṭam!'
Positive Crowds
If you are a business owner, hearing 'Kūṭṭam அதிகம்' about your shop is the best compliment you can get!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'crowd'.
இந்தக் கடையில் _______ அதிகம்.
'Kūṭṭam' means crowd, which fits the context of a shop being busy.
Which sentence means 'The bus was crowded yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Irunthathu' is the past tense of 'to be'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Where would you most likely say 'Kūṭṭam atikam'?
T. Nagar is famous for its massive shopping crowds.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஹோட்டலுக்குப் போலாமா? B: வேண்டாம், அங்கே _______.
A common reason to avoid a restaurant is because it is too crowded.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where will you see 'Kūṭṭam atikam'?
Transport
- • Bus
- • Train
- • Metro
Events
- • Festival
- • Concert
- • Wedding
Places
- • Market
- • Beach
- • Temple
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosஇந்தக் கடையில் _______ அதிகம்.
'Kūṭṭam' means crowd, which fits the context of a shop being busy.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Irunthathu' is the past tense of 'to be'.
Where would you most likely say 'Kūṭṭam atikam'?
T. Nagar is famous for its massive shopping crowds.
A: ஹோட்டலுக்குப் போலாமா? B: வேண்டாம், அங்கே _______.
A common reason to avoid a restaurant is because it is too crowded.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot directly. For traffic, use 'Pokkuvarathu nerisal' (Traffic congestion). But you can say 'Road-il kūṭṭam atikam' if there are many people walking on the road.
No, you can also use 'niraiya' (many/a lot), but 'atikam' is the standard collocation for 'Kūṭṭam'.
Add 'romba' (very) or 'miga' (highly). 'Romba kūṭṭam atikam' or just 'Romba kūṭṭam'.
Yes, it is neutral and can be used with anyone.
Yes, if you see a large group of animals, you can say 'Aadu kūṭṭam' (crowd of goats) or 'Maadu kūṭṭam' (crowd of cows).
The opposite is 'Kūṭṭam illai' (No crowd) or 'Kūṭṭam kuraivu' (Crowd is less).
Mostly yes, but 'busy' can also refer to a person's schedule. 'Kūṭṭam atikam' only refers to the number of people in a space.
Yes, but you would likely add the verb: 'Kūṭṭam mikuthiyāka uḷḷathu'.
Yes, though they might also use 'Sanam' more frequently than 'Kūṭṭam'.
ஏன் இவ்வளவு கூட்டம்? (Ēn ivvaḷavu kūṭṭam?)
Frases relacionadas
மக்கள் நெரிசல்
specialized formHuman crush/congestion
கும்பல்
similarA bunch/mob
தனிமை
contrastSolitude/Loneliness
வெறிச்சோடி கிடக்கிறது
contrastTo be deserted
திரளான மக்கள்
synonymA large gathering of people
