சோறு
cōṟu/tʃoːrɯ/
The English phrase "cooked rice" is translated into Tamil as சோறு (cōṟu).
The term சோறு specifically refers to rice that has been cooked by either steaming or boiling and is often used when discussing a meal.
Meaning: rice cooked by either steaming or boiling (non-idiomatic translations) (noun)
Which one should you use?
While சோறு is a common term for cooked rice, you may also use சாதம் to mean the same thing. It is important to distinguish between these terms for cooked rice and the word அரிசி, which refers specifically to uncooked or raw rice.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is cōṟu. The IPA pronunciation is /tʃoːrɯ/.
Did you know?
- In Tamil culture, the word சோறு is often used as a synonym for 'food' or 'a meal' in general, regardless of whether rice is actually served.
- In some Tamil households, offering சோறு is considered the ultimate gesture of hospitality, as rice is viewed as the essential core of a meal rather than a side dish.
- The Tamil word சோறு is a close relative of the Malayalam word ചോറ്, showing the deep linguistic connection between the two languages.
Examples in context
- சோறு நன்றாக வெந்திருக்கிறது.sōṟu naṉṟāka ventakirukkiṟatu.The rice is well cooked.
- அவள் சோறு சாப்பிடுகிறாள்.avaḷ sōṟu sāppiṭukiṟāḷ.She is eating cooked rice.
- எனக்கு சோறு மட்டும் போதும்.eṉakku sōṟu mattum pōtum.I only need cooked rice.
Example conversation
Anita and Santhosh are in the kitchen during lunchtime.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஅனிதா, சோறு தயாராகிவிட்டதா?Anitā, sōru tayārāgivittatā?Anita, is the cooked rice ready?
- அனிதா Anitaஆம் சந்தோஷ், தயாராகிவிட்டது.Ām Santhōsh, tayārāgivittatu.Yes Santhosh, it is ready.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஎனக்கு கொஞ்சம் சோறு போடு.Enakku konjam sōru pōdu.Serve me some cooked rice.
- அனிதா Anitaஇதோ, எடுத்துக்கொள்.Idō, eṭuttukkoḷ.Here, take it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry சோறு, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries சோறு, CC BY-SA 4.0.
