Tamil · Adjectives

குட்டை

kuttai

Short

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of little height.

Example

அவன் குட்டையாக ஆனால் பலமாக இருக்கிறான்.

He is short but strong.

Etymology

The adjective 'குட்டை' (kuttai) is derived from 'குடு' (kudu), referring to small or short stature. This term has roots in everyday Tamil, reflecting cultural notions of size.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kuttai' is predominantly used in informal speech and writing and can describe both people and objects, appearing in both formal and informal contexts.

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