உட்காரு
utkaaru
To say "sit down" in Tamil, use உட்காரு (utkaaru).
The phrase is used to instruct someone to assume a sitting position from a standing position.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
Which one should you use?
உட்காரு is used as a casual command to someone of equal or lower status, whereas உட்காருங்கள் is used for elders or strangers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite or formal imperative form of 'sit down' is உட்காருங்கள், while the informal or casual imperative form is உட்கார்.
How do you pronounce it?
utkaaru
Did you know?
- Tamil uses different verbs for 'sitting' based on the object. While உட்காரு is general, specific terms exist for sitting on a throne or sitting in a meditative pose.
- In traditional Tamil culture, sitting on the floor is common. The command உட்காரு often implies sitting cross-legged on a mat rather than on a chair.
- Using the casual உட்கார் to a stranger or elder can be seen as a serious social offense rather than just a mistake in grammar.
Examples in context
- தயவுசெய்து இங்கே உட்காரு.tayavuceytu iṅkē uṭkāṟu.Please sit down here.
- நீ மெதுவாக உட்காரு.nī metuvāka uṭkāṟu.Sit down slowly.
Example conversation
Arun and Priya are meeting at a cafe.
- பிரியா Priyaஅருண், இங்கே உட்காரு.Arun, ingē utkaaru.Arun, sit down here.
- அருண் Arunநன்றி பிரியா.Nandri Priya.Thanks, Priya.
- பிரியா Priyaஉனக்கு காபி வேண்டுமா?Unakku coffee venduma?Do you want coffee?
- அருண் Arunஆம், வேண்டும்.Aam, vendum.Yes, I do.
