Significado
Asking for a response.
Contexto cultural
In traditional households, children are often expected to listen more than they speak. Demanding an answer from an elder is seen as a sign of modern 'rebellion'. The word 'Badhil' is used, but 'Vidai' is slightly more common in formal school settings compared to Tamil Nadu. Due to English influence, 'Reply' is often used as a verb in casual speech, but 'Badhil sollu' remains the standard for formal writing. The phrase is a staple in 'punch dialogues' where the hero confronts the villain, demanding answers for social injustices.
The 'Da/Di' Rule
Add 'da' (male) or 'di' (female) at the end for close friends: 'Badhil solluda!'
Don't be too blunt
In Tamil, just saying 'Badhil sollu' can sound like an order. Add 'konjam' (a little/please) to soften it: 'Konjam badhil sollu'.
Significado
Asking for a response.
The 'Da/Di' Rule
Add 'da' (male) or 'di' (female) at the end for close friends: 'Badhil solluda!'
Don't be too blunt
In Tamil, just saying 'Badhil sollu' can sound like an order. Add 'konjam' (a little/please) to soften it: 'Konjam badhil sollu'.
Body Language
A slight side-to-side head nod often accompanies the answer in Tamil culture.
Texting Shortcut
In Tamil SMS lingo, people often just type 'Badhil?' to mean 'What is your answer?'
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sollu' for a teacher.
ஐயா, தயவுசெய்து பதில் ___________.
'Sollungal' is the polite/formal form used for 'Sir' (Aiya).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Pick the right way to say 'Answer the question'.
You need the dative '-ku' and the verb 'sollu'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are texting a close friend who is ignoring you.
'da' is a casual suffix used with close male friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் அமைதியாக இருக்கிறாய்? B: எனக்கு ___________ தெரியவில்லை.
The context implies the person doesn't know how to answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Sollu vs. Sollungal
Ways to Answer
Spoken
- • பதில் சொல்லு
Written
- • பதில் எழுது
Action
- • பதிலடி கொடு
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosஐயா, தயவுசெய்து பதில் ___________.
'Sollungal' is the polite/formal form used for 'Sir' (Aiya).
Pick the right way to say 'Answer the question'.
You need the dative '-ku' and the verb 'sollu'.
Situation: You are texting a close friend who is ignoring you.
'da' is a casual suffix used with close male friends.
A: ஏன் அமைதியாக இருக்கிறாய்? B: எனக்கு ___________ தெரியவில்லை.
The context implies the person doesn't know how to answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt depends on the ending. 'Sollu' is casual/informal. 'Sollungal' is polite/formal.
Yes, but 'Badhil anuppungal' (Send an answer) is more common for emails.
The pure Tamil word is 'Vidai' (விடை).
It's a dramatic way to demand the truth or a confession.
You say 'Ennidham badhil illai' (என்னவிடம் பதில் இல்லை).
Only if you use the formal 'Badhil sollungal', but even then, it might be too direct. Better to say 'Ungal karuthu enna?' (What is your opinion?).
'Badhil' is colloquial and common. 'Vidai' is formal and used in exams/literature.
நாங்கள் பதில் சொன்னோம் (Naangal badhil sonnom).
சீக்கிரம் பதில் சொல்லு (Seekiram badhil sollu).
It can, if said with a certain angry tone, but 'Edhirthu pesu' is more specific for that.
For a phone call, you usually say 'Phone edu' (Pick up the phone) or 'Pesuvom' (Let's talk).
Yes, many North Indian languages use 'Jawab', but 'Badal' (the root of Badhil) is used in Hindi/Urdu to mean 'change' or 'exchange'.
Frases relacionadas
விடை அளி
specialized formTo provide an answer (formal)
மறுமொழி
synonymReply/Response
எதிர்த்துப் பேசு
contrastTo talk back rudely
பதில் கடிதம்
builds onReply letter
பதிலடி
similarRetaliation / Fitting reply
