| Chennaite Says | Theni Person Hears | Translation Disaster | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Kudikkanum" (To drink) | They think you want to drink alcohol (Kudi) | Theni uses "Kudikkanum" only for alcohol; for water they say "Thanni kudichukanum." | | "Saapadratha?" (Eating?) | They think you are asking about a feast | Theni prefers "Saathu aachu?" | | "Enga poitte irukka?" (Where are you going?) | They hear "Why are you running away?" | Theni uses "Enga pora?" |
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