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Snap Meaning in Tamil

The English word 'Snap' is a very versatile verb. It can mean breaking something, making a sharp sound, or suddenly getting angry. Its Tamil translation changes depending on the context.

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What does 'snap at someone' mean?

Answer

If you 'snap at someone', it means you suddenly speak to them in an angry, sharp, and irritated voice because you lost your patience. In Tamil: கோபமாகப் பேசுதல் (Kopamagap pesuthal).

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Key Facts

The popular app 'Snapchat' got its name from this exact meaning—sending a 'snap' (a quick, fast photo) that disappears after a few seconds.

1. To Break Suddenly (with a sound)

When a stick or a pencil breaks suddenly.

  • முறித்தல் (Murithal): To break / snap.

Example:

  • English: He snapped the pencil in half.
  • Tamil: அவன் பென்சிலை இரண்டாக முறித்தான் (Avan pencilai irandaga murithan).

2. To Snap Fingers

When you make a sharp sound by clicking your thumb and middle finger.

  • சொடக்கு போடுதல் (Sodakku poduthal): To snap fingers.

Example:

  • English: He snapped his fingers to call the waiter.
  • Tamil: அவன் வெயிட்டரை அழைக்க சொடக்கு போட்டான் (Avan waiter-ai azhaikka sodakku pottan).

3. To take a photo

In casual English, a snap means a quick photograph.

  • புகைப்படம் (Pugaippadam): Photo.

Example: Take a quick snap = ஒரு புகைப்படம் எடு (Oru pugaippadam edu).

Questions and Answers

What does 'snap at someone' mean?+

If you 'snap at someone', it means you suddenly speak to them in an angry, sharp, and irritated voice because you lost your patience. In Tamil: கோபமாகப் பேசுதல் (Kopamagap pesuthal).

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