மேகமூட்டமான
mēgamūṭṭamāna
To say cloudy in Tamil, use மேகமூட்டமான (mēgamūṭṭamāna). It describes something covered with clouds, like the sky or the weather.
Meaning: covered with or characterised by clouds (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word combines mēgam, meaning cloud and mūṭṭam, meaning covering, with the adjective ending -āna.
How does it change in a sentence?
மேகமூட்டமான is an adjective and goes before the noun it describes, as when you talk about a cloudy day.
How do you pronounce it?
It is romanized as mēgamūṭṭamāna. The marks over the vowels show they are long.
Did you know?
- In classical Tamil literature, the term for 'cloud' is often used as a poetic euphemism for a dark-skinned person with a beautiful, glowing complexion.
- In traditional Tamil medicine, Siddha, changes in the cloud cover and atmospheric moisture are believed to directly influence the balance of the three humors in the human body.
- The word mēgam is frequently used in Tamil cinema and songs as a metaphor for a heavy heart or a state of sadness, mirroring how 'gloomy' is used in English.
Examples in context
- இன்று வானம் மேகமூட்டமான சூழலில் உள்ளது.Inṟu vāṉam mēkamūṭṭamāṉa cūḻalil uḷḷatu.Today the sky is in a cloudy state.
- மேகமூட்டமான வானிலை இருப்பதால் மழை பெய்யலாம்.Mēkamūṭṭamāṉa vāṉailai iruppatāl maḻai peyyalām.It might rain because of the cloudy weather.
Example conversation
Kavitha and Santhosh are looking out the window.
- கவிதா Kavithaசந்தோஷ், வெளியே வானம் மேகமூட்டமானதாக இருக்கிறது.Santhosh, veliye vaanam megamoottamaanadhaaga irukkiradhu.Santhosh, the sky is cloudy outside.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஆம், மழை பெய்ய வாய்ப்பு இருக்கிறது.Aam, mazhai peyya vaaippu irukkiradhu.Yes, there is a chance of rain.
- கவிதா Kavithaநாம் குடையை எடுத்துக்கொள்ளலாமா?Naam kudayai eduthukollalaama?Shall we take an umbrella?
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshநிச்சயமாக, எடுத்துக்கொள்வோம்.Nichayamaga, eduthukolvom.Definitely, let's take it.
