Significado
Creating an obstacle
Contexto cultural
In villages, the bullock cart is still a symbol of pride and tradition. The 'muttukattai' is a physical object every farmer knows, making the idiom very grounded in reality. Villains in Tamil movies are often described as putting a 'muttukattai' to the hero's social welfare plans. It's a classic plot device. Political debates in Tamil Nadu are famous for this phrase. It is the standard way to accuse the opposition of being uncooperative. Sometimes used by children (jokingly or seriously) when parents don't allow them to go out or buy something.
Use with 'ku'
Always remember to add '-ku' to the thing being blocked. (e.g., Project-ku, Work-ku).
Not for accidents
Don't use it if a tree falls on the road. That's a 'thadai' (barrier), not a 'muttukattai' (intentional block).
Significado
Creating an obstacle
Use with 'ku'
Always remember to add '-ku' to the thing being blocked. (e.g., Project-ku, Work-ku).
Not for accidents
Don't use it if a tree falls on the road. That's a 'thadai' (barrier), not a 'muttukattai' (intentional block).
Political Savvy
If you want to sound like a native speaker discussing news, use this phrase to describe any delay in public works.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
அவன் என் வெற்றிக்கு _________ போடுகிறான்.
The idiom is 'முட்டுக்கட்டை போடுதல்'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct usage:
The idiom is used for intentional obstruction by people or authorities.
Match the Tamil phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are key vocabulary words related to the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ஏன் இன்னும் வேலை முடியலை? B: மேலாளர் புது ரூல்ஸ் சொல்லி _________.
The context of 'new rules' delaying work implies an obstacle.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosஅவன் என் வெற்றிக்கு _________ போடுகிறான்.
The idiom is 'முட்டுக்கட்டை போடுதல்'.
Choose the correct usage:
The idiom is used for intentional obstruction by people or authorities.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are key vocabulary words related to the idiom.
A: ஏன் இன்னும் வேலை முடியலை? B: மேலாளர் புது ரூல்ஸ் சொல்லி _________.
The context of 'new rules' delaying work implies an obstacle.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is a standard idiom. It is direct, but not a swear word or offensive.
Not really. It's better to say 'computer hang aayidichi'. This idiom implies human or systemic intent.
'Thadai' is a general word for 'stop/barrier'. 'Muttukattai' is more idiomatic and implies a specific, often annoying, hindrance to momentum.
You can say 'Enakku muttukattai podathe!'
Yes, it is widely understood across all Tamil dialects, including Sri Lankan and Singaporean Tamil.
Rarely. It almost always describes a negative or frustrating obstruction.
முட்டுக்கட்டைகள் (Muttukattaigal). You can say 'அவன் பல முட்டுக்கட்டைகளை போட்டான்' (He put many obstacles).
Yes, it is very common in formal Tamil writing and journalism.
Only in very rural areas where bullock carts are still used. In cities, it is 100% figurative.
No, for a traffic jam, use 'pokkuvarathu nerisal'.
Frases relacionadas
தடை போடுதல்
synonymTo place a ban or barrier.
குறுக்கே நிற்றல்
similarTo stand in the way.
ஆப்பு வைத்தல்
specialized formTo drive a wedge (to ruin someone).
வழி விடுதல்
contrastTo make way / To allow progress.
