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Tamil | Tamil an ancient language being spoken in south India, ,northen sri lanka,singapore,malaysia ..Like any other language in this world,it is spoken with different accent in different region. | ||
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Tuti special | In Tuticorin and its surrounding place like Tirunelveli,the word "Yeahlae" is commonly used. "Yeahlae Enka valae" means "come here" in a more authoritive manner. | ||
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Words | If you come across any new word used in this region,kindly send it across to us. |
Charam -> Champadam--->Chaalna...the
way Tuticorin speaks to you !!!
| Words used in Tuticorin | Tamil Equivalent | English Equivalent |
| Yeah lae | ???? | Just calling a person authoritively |
| chaalna | Basically it is "Kuruma" or 'Kulamboo" but when it is served with parota it is called as "chaalna" in Tuticorin. | Gravy that is given along with parotta (wheat roti or bread) |
| chatunnu | seekiramaha | be quick |
| kattaiyaha | kullamaha | short |
| Kan | Sakkadai | Drainage |
| Kaendi | Kopam | anger |
| Lotta | Tumbler | |
| Train Nikki | Train Nikkuthu | Train stops |
| Makhaa | nanba,thola | Friend |
| Lanthathe | Dont Stumble | |
| Menakattu | Athukaha | especially for that |
| Aattum | Saeri | OK |
| Kuthat'chittu | Ut'karnthu kondu | Sitting |
| Kitta varatha | pakkathil varathae | Dont come near |
| Vaadai | Manam | Smell |
| Chaaram | Kailie (Lungi) | It is a causal wear for gents which is tied around the waist(similar to dhoti) - Lungi |
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