Brain teaser for tamil experts J
What is the tamil translation for “DRAGON”
I saw the trailer of “ crouching tiger hidden dragon” in sun tv…… where “ NAGAM” is used for dragon J…… aint “ NAGAM”-------------- COBRA.
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SP.VIJAY: Dragon is a mythological creature mainly from Chinese and European Culture.
I don’t think there is a direct equivalent in Tamil exists.
Wikipedia says
The word "dragon" derives from Greek δράκων (drakōn), "a serpent of huge size, a python, a dragon"
That explains why they have used Nagam while translating “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon”
Otherwise there is an imaginary creature called “Yaazhi” which is extensively used in Dravidian architecture.
As far as I know, Yaazhi is actually a modification of Lion. But I have read somewhere that Yaazhi is similar to Dragon in many aspects.
(I couldn’t attach the picture of Yaazhi here. You can google it and compare with dragon J I leave it for you to decide if it is similar or not)
May be we can use ‘Yaazhi’ as the equivalent for Dragon. J
SIDDHU : NOW THAT WE DON’T HAVE A WORD FOR DRAGON IN TAMIL…… LET US GROW TAMIL….. WE WILL COIN A NAME FOR DRAGON.
SRIDHAR:
Referring from the tamil literature “nagam” (naa gha m) is not the correct word used to mention the snake. They used the word “aravam” (a ra vam). One can see this in ‘Puranaanuru’ works. For dragon we can use “maa naagam”(maa – large in tamil, nagam means serpent). “Maa Nagam” can be used. Corrections are welcomed J
RAMKUMAR: Hi All,
And while coining a word for Dragon in Tamil, Pls do consider that Snakes doesn't have Limbs. But Dragons have Limbs I suppose.
As Dragons blow Fire, I wud suggest 'Theekaki' would be a apt word J.
Thee- Fire
Kaki- One who spits something ! J
Suggestions Welcome !
SRIDHAR :
“Kanalkakki” J
Kanal -> (ka null) Fire
Kakki -> (kak key) Spits in large amount
It seems to be in rhythmic effect. J Does all the dragon spits fire? Clarification needed.
I suppose dragon also fly....
so v can also call it as
Parakum Kanal kakki
Parakum - flying !
clarification also needed for ..Does all dragon fly???!!!
ARUN :
Is there any Historical proof of Dragons presence in the past...
i think its just a creators imagination...
Corrections welcomed.
ABINAV :
Exactly…they are mythical creatures found only in tales and fantasies.
RAMKUMAR:
Hi,
We are just trying to Translate the Word 'Dragon' to Tamil. So we need not worry about their Presence or Absence.
Anyways Dragons wud be Happy to get a new name in Tamil ! J !
SIDDHARTH :
Lets be innovative dragon is a single new word in English not something like flying fire spitter……….. we should try for something like
crow---- kaka
cat---- poonai
dragon-- ?
ARUN :
Since Dragon has many extrodinary powers it can have some "punai peyar" with its name or its characteristics can be its name..
crow n cats dun ve any extrodinary powers since they have been called by this name for many genrations.
Correction welcomed
SIDDHARTH :
Since crow shouts kaa…kaa……. we call it kaka……. In the similar lines…… dragons spit fire with the sound of buszzzzz…….. pronounced as( boo-is) we can call dragons as buss J
MAHESH :
I was of the view the exact word for crow is “kagam” kaka is colloquial.
Correct me if wrong.
RAMKUMAR:
Hi,
If guys Guys are looking for a single Good name.
Then i wud suggest...
"Parakum Kanal kakki"
" PAKKI " J
Suggestions Welcome !
SIDDHARTH :
Wow….. crouching puli hidden pakki ……lol.
Now that we have a word for dragons…… we can translate all the English stories with dragons to tamil……. Like let us take sleeping beauty….. if I remember right there used to be a dragon protecting her……… so the story line would be……..” SLEEPING BEAUTY WAS PROTECTED BY A PAKKI “ LOL JJJJJ
RAJESH :
Badhalathil pakki …J dungeons and dragons…
RAMKUMAR:
PAKKI IDHAYAM (Dragon Heart) !!!
SRIRAM :
Chicken 65 was once translated as Kozhi 65..
Similarly Dragon Chicken can be called as “Pakki Kozhi”
MADHU:
We also get dragon cauliflower in H&E…
Then that’s PAKKI CAULIFLOWER ???? J J
KARTHIK :
Enter the Dragon…Pakki Ulle po…J
How would have bruce lee managed that J J
