Significado
Instructing someone to return to their place of residence.
Contexto cultural
It is common for neighbors to tell children 'Vīṭṭukkup pō' if they see them out late, reflecting a communal parenting style. In Sri Lanka, 'Vīṭṭukkup pō' is used, but 'Vīṭṭukkup pōṅka' is the more frequent spoken polite form. In Western countries, Tamil parents often use this phrase to maintain the language at home, even if the rest of the conversation is in English. The phrase is a staple in 'Mass' movies where the hero dismisses the villain's henchmen with a single 'Vīṭṭukkup pō'.
The 'P' Rule
In written Tamil, always double the 'p' after 'iṟku' (வீட்டிற்குப் போ).
Respect Matters
Never say 'pō' to your parents or teachers. Use 'pōṅkaḷ'.
Significado
Instructing someone to return to their place of residence.
The 'P' Rule
In written Tamil, always double the 'p' after 'iṟku' (வீட்டிற்குப் போ).
Respect Matters
Never say 'pō' to your parents or teachers. Use 'pōṅkaḷ'.
Spoken Shortcut
Use 'Vīṭṭukkup pō' to sound like a local in Chennai.
The 'Return' Logic
If you are leaving, say 'Vīṭṭukkup pōyiṭṭu varēṉ' (I'll go home and come back) to be polite.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct dative case for 'Vīṭu'.
நேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது, ______ போ. (Nēram ākiviṭṭatu, ______ pō.)
To say 'to the house', you must add the dative suffix '-iṟku'.
Which form is appropriate for a younger brother?
தம்பி, ______.
'Pō' is the informal imperative used for younger people.
Complete the dialogue.
A: மழை பெய்கிறது! B: ஆமாம், நீ ______.
In the context of rain, 'go home' is the most logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are telling your boss to go home.
Always use the polite '-ṅkaḷ' suffix with superiors.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosநேரம் ஆகிவிட்டது, ______ போ. (Nēram ākiviṭṭatu, ______ pō.)
To say 'to the house', you must add the dative suffix '-iṟku'.
தம்பி, ______.
'Pō' is the informal imperative used for younger people.
A: மழை பெய்கிறது! B: ஆமாம், நீ ______.
In the context of rain, 'go home' is the most logical response.
Situation: You are telling your boss to go home.
Always use the polite '-ṅkaḷ' suffix with superiors.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's normal. To an elder, it's very rude.
'Pō' is common and informal. 'Cellu' is formal and used in literature or formal announcements.
No, for room use 'Araikkuப் pō'. 'Vīṭu' specifically means the whole house/home.
Add 'Sīkkiram' (சீக்கிரம்) at the beginning: 'Sīkkiram vīṭṭiṟkup pō'.
This is a grammar rule called Sandhi. It helps the words flow together smoothly.
Yes, 'Vīṭṭukku' is the colloquial/spoken version of the formal 'Vīṭṭiṟku'.
Yes! It's a very common command for pets.
Say 'Vīṭṭiṟkup pōkātē'.
Say 'Avaṉ vīṭṭiṟkup pō'.
Yes, constantly. It's one of the most common phrases in Tamil cinema.
Frases relacionadas
வீட்டிற்கு வா
similarCome home
உள்ளே போ
similarGo inside
வெளியே போ
contrastGo out / Get out
கிளம்பு
similarLeave / Start
திரும்பிப் போ
builds onGo back
