Meaning of சும்மா | Babel Free

Definitions

1. leisurely, without any occupation or work, joblessly, uselessly, lazily, idly
2. without any reason, merely, simply, purposelessly, just, only, just because, without any reason
3. silently, quietly, taciturnly
4. in normal condition, in health
5. bare, empty
6. vaguely, unintentionally, at random
7. as a joke, just for fun
8. gratuitously, for free
   colloquial
9. freely, unhesitatingly, unceremoniously
10. continuously, repeatedly, often, over and above
11. easy

Equivalents

Examples

“சும்மா நீ சுத்தாதே / சொன்னாலே தட்டாதே”

Don't roam around joblessly / Don't disobey whatever is said

“உங்க ஊரு சப்பாத்தி குருமா / எங்க ஊரு இட்லி போல வருமா / நாங்க சென்னை city boys-ஸு / சும்மா கம்முன்னு கெடமா”

Your chapathi and kurma / Will it match our idli? / We are the Chennai city boys / Pipe it down, and keep quiet.

“அவள் கழுத்துச் சும்மா இருக்கிறது”

Her neck is bare. (without jewellery)

“சும்மா கொடுப்பானா?”

Will he just give it away?

“கதை எழுதுவதென்றால் சும்மாவா?”

Writing a story is no joke, you know?

CEFR level