When each state has a common language, why can't a city have ?
List of few more words :-P
If you're a true blue Chennaite, it is extremely vital in communicating with the rest of the city, whether it's to bond with the auto drivers, vegetable sellers. "Film stars have certainly increased the reach of such lingo, but I think we've been talking this way since the very beginning. It might sound strange to others, but it makes perfect sense to us," If it sounds like nonsense to you, then you don't belong in SINGARA CHENNAI'..!
So now Chennai has developed a new language called TANGLISH & MADRAS BAASHAI :-D..
This blog is totally for those unlucky ones who have never been to Chennai and are not aware about TANGLISH (Tamil+English)and MADRAS BAASHAI.. !
You will come to know few of the most popularly used words in Chennai and what it really means.
So do you want to be called "Machan, Machi", or "brother" in the city of Chennai, it means you're considered a friend. Get called "enthu cutlet" and it is automatically assumed you are irritatingly enthusiastic. ''Killadi'' means you're particularly wily. Hear the word "kadi" after the joke and it's safe to say you've cracked a bad one. However, the one name no true blue Chennaite ever wants to be called is "Peter". Because this means you're a foreigner who only speaks English, automatically ostracising you from the world of lingua Chennaica.
For sure you will come across words with no meaning, words that sound funny to even a Tamil scholar, words with bits of English thrown in. That's Chennai lingo for you. So here are few experiences shared by my friends who visited Chennai.
When my friend Daniel from Karnataka moved to Chennai, he spoke Tamil and English the regular way. Today, five years later, he sounds different. "I use 'orey the' a lot, it exaggerates the word following it. So when I say 'orey the feelings,' it means intense feelings," he explains. He admits that it makes no sense, but says that's the beauty of it, it's not supposed to make any sense at all.
Another person who uses these words to connect with hordes is RJ Balaji of Big FM. "Popular slang changes every few years and it depends on what movies are a hit," he says. Balaji, who has over 30,000 Facebook fans says Tamil slang was initially used amongst people from the lower middle class. But after popular actors started using them in movies, it's become a part of everyday chat for both college student and corporate honcho, he says. ''Now we won't be able to tell the background of the person from the way they speak, because everyone sounds the same when they speak Tamil. For example, I'm quite sure some of my listeners still think I can't speak a single word of English," says Balaji in perfect English. Balaji has also come up with his own, special lingo. "Nonsense behaviour exhibition" is what he calls something truly terrible. "Shy-type-decent family" is what he calls a good boy. "Awesomatic Aromale" is what he calls something amazing. And "chuchu bujiki" are the words to describe something cute and sweet. "Words like 'mokkai,' used to describe something that is irrelevant and a waste of time is used by everyone," he chuckles.
Another person who uses these words to connect with hordes is RJ Balaji of Big FM. "Popular slang changes every few years and it depends on what movies are a hit," he says. Balaji, who has over 30,000 Facebook fans says Tamil slang was initially used amongst people from the lower middle class. But after popular actors started using them in movies, it's become a part of everyday chat for both college student and corporate honcho, he says. ''Now we won't be able to tell the background of the person from the way they speak, because everyone sounds the same when they speak Tamil. For example, I'm quite sure some of my listeners still think I can't speak a single word of English," says Balaji in perfect English. Balaji has also come up with his own, special lingo. "Nonsense behaviour exhibition" is what he calls something truly terrible. "Shy-type-decent family" is what he calls a good boy. "Awesomatic Aromale" is what he calls something amazing. And "chuchu bujiki" are the words to describe something cute and sweet. "Words like 'mokkai,' used to describe something that is irrelevant and a waste of time is used by everyone," he chuckles.
- Gujaals -- to enjoy...
- Dubbu -- corruption of duddu or derived from telugu Dubbu /da-bu/(money)
- Maams, maame, machan ,maapii, mapillai, maaps -- tamil equivalents of dude.
- Podaanga - literally means "go away" but used in a sarcastic manner, when you start arguing about something.
- Sokkuda : good looking
- Kaleej : ugly looking
- Oothikichu : gone down/failed
- Kalaasitaan da : he teased well/acted smart
- Allu ille : scared
- Kasmaalam : Faeces (derived from the Sanskrit Word 'Kashmal', meaning the same)
- Mannu : waste
- Gaandu : angry
- Bemani : idiot
- Saarpu : A Smart/Bold Characteristic (derived from Sharp)
- Domaru : Waste dog
- Nashta : Breakfast
- Somberi kaidha : Useless fellow etc etc.
This is a joke about Chennai tamil which I came through in net.
Microsoft has released a Windows 2000 custom version for Tamil, starting with Chennai dialect. More custom versions for other regions to follow. This is a sample of the menus, tasks, and error messages found in it.
- Open = thora naina
- Close = moodikko
- Print Preview = paathu printadi
- View = looku vudu
- Cut = vetu – kuthu
- Paste = ottu
- Paste Special = nalla echcha thottu ottu
- File = failu
- Save = vechukko
- Save as = Aiye ipdi vechukko
- Save All = alaathium vechukkov
- Find = thedu
- Find Again = inoru thaba thedu
- Move = jaga vaangu
- Zoom = persa kaatu
- Zoom Out = velilavanthu persa kaatu,polanthu kaatu
- New = pucchu
- Old = palsu
- Replace = itha thooki athle podu athe thooki ithle podu
- Run = odu naina
- Execute= pottu thallu/kollu
- Tools = spanneru
- Toolsbar = spanner setu
- Exit = apeetu/odra dei
- Compress = amukipodu
- Scrollbar = inge angae aladathey
- Next = appaala
- Previous = munaagati
- Trash bin = kuppai thotti
- Drag & hold = nallaa isthu pudi
- Dou
(My personal favourite is PASTE SPECIAL & ZOOM OUT).. :-P
And here are few pictures which depict the most popularly used TANGLISH word.. Well Chennaites can relate to it very well.. :-P
So those who have not visited Chennai, come and experience TANGLISH & MADRAS BAASHAI....:-D
Hope you enjoyed reading this :-)
P.S. Give us more TANGLISH & MADRAS BAASHAI words which you love the most.
Reference: Wikipedia, Facebook.
Reference: Wikipedia, Facebook.
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