புரிந்தது
purinthathu
The English word 'understood' is translated into Tamil as புரிந்தது (purinthathu).
புரிந்தது is used to express that something has been comprehended. In practice, it is often used as a complete sentence to mean 'It is understood' or 'I understood', though its literal sense is 'it understood'.
Meaning: comprehended (adj)
Which one should you use?
புரிந்தது is the past tense form used to refer to something that was understood in the past. In contrast, if you want to say 'I understand' or 'it is understood' in the present moment, you should use புரிகிறது.
How does it change in a sentence?
புரிந்தது is the past tense, third-person singular, neuter gender form of the verb 'to understand'.
How do you pronounce it?
purinthathu
Did you know?
- The root of the word புரிந்தது is tied to the concept of 'fitting' or 'pervading' in ancient Tamil, implying that an idea has successfully entered your mind.
- If you want to say 'I understood' in a more personal, active way, you would use புரிந்துக்கொண்டேன், which literally translates to 'I understood to myself'.
- In Tamil, if you say புரிந்தது to a superior, it can sometimes sound like you are stating a cold, objective fact rather than expressing your own comprehension.
Examples in context
- எனக்கு எல்லாம் புரிந்தது.enakku ellām purinthathu.I understood everything.
- அவர் சொன்னது எனக்கு புரிந்தது.avar sonnathu enakku purinthathu.I understood what he said.
- உன் கருத்து எனக்கு புரிந்தது.un karuthu enakku purinthathu.I understood your point.
Example conversation
Anita is explaining a complex task to Arun at work.
- அனிதா Anitaஇந்த வேலையை எப்படி செய்ய வேண்டும் என்று புரியுமா?intha vēlaiyai eppadi seyya vēndum enru puriyumā?Do you understand how to do this work?
- அருண் Arunஆம், எல்லாம் புரிந்தது.ām, ellām purinthathu.Yes, everything was understood.
- அனிதா Anitaநல்லது, அருண்.nallathu, Arun.Good, Arun.
- அருண் Arunநான் உடனே செய்து முடிக்கிறேன்.nān uṭanē seythu mudikkirēn.I will finish it immediately.
