A1 Expression Informal

யோசிக்காதே

யசககத

Don't think

Significado

Telling someone not to overthink or hesitate.

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Contexto cultural

In Tamil culture, 'Tayakkam' (hesitation) is often seen as a sign of modesty, but 'Yōsikkāthē' is the modern antidote used to push friends toward confidence. In Chennai, the phrase is often used very rapidly in 'Madras Bashai' to show a 'get-it-done' attitude. Hosts use this to make guests feel comfortable taking more food, removing the 'thought' of being a burden. Heroes often use this phrase before a stunt or a romantic confession, cementing it as a 'cool' and 'brave' thing to say.

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The 'Just Do It' Rule

Use this whenever you want to be a supportive friend. It's the ultimate 'vibe' word.

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Age Matters

Never say this to your Tamil teacher or your friend's parents. Use 'Yōsikkāthīrgal' instead.

Significado

Telling someone not to overthink or hesitate.

💡

The 'Just Do It' Rule

Use this whenever you want to be a supportive friend. It's the ultimate 'vibe' word.

⚠️

Age Matters

Never say this to your Tamil teacher or your friend's parents. Use 'Yōsikkāthīrgal' instead.

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Shorten it

In very casual talk, just say 'Yōsikkātha' (யோசிக்காத). It sounds more native.

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Pair it up

Say 'Yōsikkāthē, pannu!' (Don't think, do it!) for maximum impact.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank to tell your friend not to think and just eat.

சாப்பிடு, ________! (Sāppiḍu, ________!)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: யோசிக்காதே

Since you are talking to a friend, the informal 'Yōsikkāthē' is correct.

Which form should you use with your grandfather?

Grandfather is hesitating to take medicine. You say:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: யோசிக்காதீர்கள்

Grandparents require the respectful '-āthīrgal' ending.

Complete the dialogue.

A: இந்த சட்டை எனக்கு பிடிச்சிருக்கு, ஆனா விலை அதிகம். (I like this shirt, but the price is high.) B: ________, இது உனக்கு நல்லா இருக்கு! (________, it looks good on you!)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: யோசிக்காதே

B is encouraging A to buy it despite the price.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'யோசிக்காதே' with the best context:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Deciding on a flavor of ice cream

Ice cream is a low-stakes decision where 'not thinking' is appropriate.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Informal vs Formal

Informal (Friends)
யோசிக்காதே Yōsikkāthē
Formal (Elders)
யோசிக்காதீர்கள் Yōsikkāthīrgal

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the blank to tell your friend not to think and just eat. Fill Blank A1

சாப்பிடு, ________! (Sāppiḍu, ________!)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: யோசிக்காதே

Since you are talking to a friend, the informal 'Yōsikkāthē' is correct.

Which form should you use with your grandfather? Choose A2

Grandfather is hesitating to take medicine. You say:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: யோசிக்காதீர்கள்

Grandparents require the respectful '-āthīrgal' ending.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: இந்த சட்டை எனக்கு பிடிச்சிருக்கு, ஆனா விலை அதிகம். (I like this shirt, but the price is high.) B: ________, இது உனக்கு நல்லா இருக்கு! (________, it looks good on you!)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: யோசிக்காதே

B is encouraging A to buy it despite the price.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Match 'யோசிக்காதே' with the best context:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Deciding on a flavor of ice cream

Ice cream is a low-stakes decision where 'not thinking' is appropriate.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Only if used with elders. With friends, it's encouraging and friendly.

'Yōsikkāthē' is 'don't overthink/hesitate'. 'Kavalaippadāthē' is 'don't worry/be sad'.

Only if you use the formal 'Yōsikkāthīrgal' and the atmosphere is collaborative.

என்னைப்பற்றி நினைக்காதே (Ennaippaṟṟi ninaikkāthē). Use 'ninai' for people/opinions.

Yes, 'Yōsikkāma' (யோசிக்காம) is the adverbial slang used to mean 'without a second thought'.

It's a grammar rule for 'strong' verbs in Tamil when adding suffixes.

Yes, it's perfectly fine and very common.

Rarely. It almost always means 'Stop hesitating'.

நன்றாக யோசி (Nanrāga yōsi) - Think well/carefully.

Yes, though they might prefer 'Yōsikkāthē' or 'Yōsikkāthīr'.

Frases relacionadas

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கவலைப்படாதே

similar

Don't worry

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பயப்படாதே

similar

Don't be afraid

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யோசிக்காமல்

builds on

Without thinking

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சீக்கிரம்

similar

Quickly

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நினைக்காதே

contrast

Don't assume/believe

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