Significado
Asking for the source of information
Contexto cultural
In Tamil Nadu, 'யார் சொன்னது?' is often the first thing people say when they hear a 'forward' message on WhatsApp, reflecting a growing awareness of digital misinformation. Sri Lankan Tamils might use 'யார் சொன்னது?' with a distinct rising intonation that sounds more like a challenge than a simple question. In these regions, the phrase is often mixed with English or Malay in casual settings, but 'யார் சொன்னது?' remains the core Tamil anchor. The phrase is a staple in 'punch dialogues' where the hero challenges a villain's claim or a rumor about his past.
The 'Atu' Rule
Even if a man or woman said it, 'sonnatu' remains neuter because it refers to the 'statement' itself.
Tone Matters
Saying it too loudly can sound like you are calling someone a liar. Keep it curious, not aggressive.
Significado
Asking for the source of information
The 'Atu' Rule
Even if a man or woman said it, 'sonnatu' remains neuter because it refers to the 'statement' itself.
Tone Matters
Saying it too loudly can sound like you are calling someone a liar. Keep it curious, not aggressive.
Add 'Thān'
Add 'thān' (யார் தான் சொன்னது?) to sound more like a native speaker expressing genuine mystery.
Respect Elders
Use 'யார் சொன்னார்கள்?' (plural/honorific) if you are asking about something a grandfather or a teacher said.
Teste-se
Choose the correct way to ask 'Who said it?' in a neutral way.
_______ சொன்னது?
'யார்' (Yar) means 'Who'. The others mean 'Which', 'Where', and 'How'.
Complete the sentence to ask 'Who told you?'
உன்னிடம் யார் _______?
'சொன்னது' is the correct participial noun form for this question.
Fill in the response to the rumor.
A: நாளைக்கு மழை வருமாம். B: _______? நியூஸ்ல வரலையே.
B is questioning the source of the news about the rain.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You hear a secret about your friend and want to know the source.
This is the standard way to ask for the source of information.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios_______ சொன்னது?
'யார்' (Yar) means 'Who'. The others mean 'Which', 'Where', and 'How'.
உன்னிடம் யார் _______?
'சொன்னது' is the correct participial noun form for this question.
A: நாளைக்கு மழை வருமாம். B: _______? நியூஸ்ல வரலையே.
B is questioning the source of the news about the rain.
You hear a secret about your friend and want to know the source.
This is the standard way to ask for the source of information.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot inherently, but it can be if your tone is sharp. It's a neutral question for information.
Yes, 'sonnatu' is neuter singular but can refer to a statement made by a group.
'Sonnatu' is neutral/informal; 'Sonnar' is respectful (honorific).
Use 'Unnidam yar sonnatu?' (உன்னிடம் யார் சொன்னது?).
'Yar sonna' is the colloquial spoken form. 'Yar sonnatu' is the grammatically complete form.
Yes, but 'யார் சொன்னார்கள்?' is better for formal business emails.
Yes, 'யாருப்பா சொன்னது?' or 'யாருடா சொன்னது?' (to a male friend).
It can mean both depending on the context.
You can say '[Name] சொன்னார்' or '[Name] சொன்னது'.
Constantly! It's a very dramatic phrase for revealing secrets.
Frases relacionadas
யார் சொன்னாங்க?
similarWho said (plural/respectful)?
எப்படித் தெரியும்?
builds onHow do you know?
யார் கேட்டது?
similarWho asked?
யார் பார்த்தது?
similarWho saw it?
யார் சொன்னாலும் கேட்காதே
builds onDon't listen to whoever says it.
