Significado
Indicating a high body temperature.
Contexto cultural
Fever is often treated with 'Rasam' (a spicy soup) which is believed to help break the fever and improve appetite. Traditional practitioners might prescribe 'Nilavembu Kudineer' for high fevers, which became very popular during recent viral outbreaks. High fever with rashes is sometimes called 'Ammai' and associated with the goddess Mariamman; neem leaves are used for their antibacterial properties. It is common for neighbors to visit and bring fruits like oranges or pomegranates when they hear someone has 'kāyccal atikam'.
Use Dative
Always remember to add '-ku' to the person who has the fever (e.g., Enakku, Avanukku).
Not for Weather
Never use this to describe a hot day; people will think you are talking about a person being sick.
Significado
Indicating a high body temperature.
Use Dative
Always remember to add '-ku' to the person who has the fever (e.g., Enakku, Avanukku).
Not for Weather
Never use this to describe a hot day; people will think you are talking about a person being sick.
Formal Contexts
In very formal settings, use 'Suram' instead of 'Kāyccal' to sound more sophisticated.
Caregiving
Saying this to a Tamil person will likely result in them offering you food or help; it's a very social phrase.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to me'.
_______ காய்ச்சல் அதிகம். (I have a high fever.)
In Tamil, health conditions are expressed using the dative case (-ku).
Which sentence correctly says 'The fever was high yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'இருந்தது' is the past tense of 'இருக்கிறது'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the doctor and want to say your fever is very high.
'Kāyccal' specifically means fever.
Complete the dialogue.
A: உங்களுக்கு எப்படி இருக்கிறது? B: உடம்பு சரியில்லை. _________.
Since B says 'uṭampu sariyillai' (I'm not well), 'kāyccal atikam' is the logical symptom.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios_______ காய்ச்சல் அதிகம். (I have a high fever.)
In Tamil, health conditions are expressed using the dative case (-ku).
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'இருந்தது' is the past tense of 'இருக்கிறது'.
You are at the doctor and want to say your fever is very high.
'Kāyccal' specifically means fever.
A: உங்களுக்கு எப்படி இருக்கிறது? B: உடம்பு சரியில்லை. _________.
Since B says 'uṭampu sariyillai' (I'm not well), 'kāyccal atikam' is the logical symptom.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntas'Kāyccal' is the common word used by everyone. 'Suram' is more formal and often used in literature or by older people.
Yes, 'காய்ச்சல் அதிகம்' is the most natural way to say it. You can also say 'அதிக காய்ச்சல்' (Atika kāyccal).
You say 'எனக்கு காய்ச்சல்' (Enakku kāyccal).
For fever, yes. For height, you use 'uyaram', but that doesn't apply to fever.
You can say 'காய்ச்சல் மிக அதிகம்' (Kāyccal mika atikam).
Yes, it is very common in texting to explain why you are unavailable.
In speaking, no. In formal writing, add 'இருக்கிறது' (irukkiraṟu).
Yes, 'நாய்க்கு காய்ச்சல் அதிகம்' (The dog has a high fever) is perfectly correct.
Yes, 'Juram' is a colloquial variation of 'Suram'.
Ask 'உங்களுக்கு காய்ச்சல் அதிகமா?' (Uṅkaḷukku kāyccal atikamā?).
The opposite is 'Kuraivu' (less) or 'Illai' (none).
Yes, it is understood and used there, though they might also use 'Kāyccal koodu'.
Frases relacionadas
உடல் சூடு
similarBody heat
குளிர் காய்ச்சல்
specialized formFever with chills/shivering
தலைவலி
similarHeadache
காய்ச்சல் குறைந்தது
contrastFever reduced
வைரஸ் காய்ச்சல்
specialized formViral fever
