Significado
A road that covers a great distance.
Contexto cultural
Road trips to hill stations like Ooty or Kodaikanal are a rite of passage, often described as traveling on 'nīḷamāṉa cālai'. Ancient poets used the 'long road' to symbolize the separation of lovers or the journey of a seeker. Tamil 'Road Movies' like 'Paiyaa' use the long road as a backdrop for romance and self-discovery. In villages, 'cālai' often refers to the main road connecting to the city, a symbol of opportunity.
The '-āṉa' Rule
Always remember to add '-āṉa' to nouns to make them adjectives in Tamil.
Don't use for people
Never use 'nīḷamāṉa' to describe a person's height; use 'uyaramāṉa'.
Significado
A road that covers a great distance.
The '-āṉa' Rule
Always remember to add '-āṉa' to nouns to make them adjectives in Tamil.
Don't use for people
Never use 'nīḷamāṉa' to describe a person's height; use 'uyaramāṉa'.
Metaphorical Mastery
Use this phrase when talking about learning Tamil to impress native speakers with your metaphorical range!
Highway Talk
If you are on a National Highway, use 'Neḍuñcālai' to sound more like a local.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct adjectival form of 'நீளம்'.
இது ஒரு _______ சாலை. (This is a long road.)
We need the adjectival form '-āṉa' to describe the noun 'cālai'.
Which sentence means 'The road is long'?
Choose the correct Tamil sentence:
'Nīḷamāṉatu' specifically refers to length.
Match the Tamil phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the specific adjectives to their meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: இந்த சாலை எப்படி இருக்கிறது? (How is this road?) B: இது ஒரு _______ சாலை.
Contextually, describing the physical attribute of the road.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosஇது ஒரு _______ சாலை. (This is a long road.)
We need the adjectival form '-āṉa' to describe the noun 'cālai'.
Choose the correct Tamil sentence:
'Nīḷamāṉatu' specifically refers to length.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Matching the specific adjectives to their meanings.
A: இந்த சாலை எப்படி இருக்கிறது? (How is this road?) B: இது ஒரு _______ சாலை.
Contextually, describing the physical attribute of the road.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, in some poetic or compound contexts, but 'Nīḷamāṉa cālai' is the standard grammatical form for A1-B1 levels.
No, 'vazhi' (way/path), 'teru' (street), and 'rōṭu' (English loanword) are also used.
Use 'மிகவும் நீளமான சாலை' (mikavum nīḷamāṉa cālai) or 'மிக நீளமான சாலை'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, teachers, or in a newspaper.
No, for a book use 'periya puthagam' (big book) or 'adhiga pakkangal konda puthagam' (book with many pages).
'Kuṟukiyā' (short/narrow) or 'siraiya' (small) depending on context.
Usually, yes. For a dirt path, 'otrai-adi-paadhai' or 'man-saalai' is used.
Yes, 'nīḷamāṉa varisai' is correct.
Add '-il' to 'cālai' to get 'nīḷamāṉa cālaiyil'.
Rarely. Use 'nēram' for time-related length.
Frases relacionadas
நெடுஞ்சாலை
specialized formHighway
குறுகிய சாலை
contrastNarrow road
நீண்ட பயணம்
similarLong journey
நேரான சாலை
similarStraight road
