No. 675 in Tamil
அயர
The Tamil word "அயர" means "to tire," "to weaken," or "to faint."
In a sentence
அயர்ந்து தூங்கிக்கொண்டிருந்தான்.
He was sleeping deeply.
In this sentence, 'அயர' (ayara) is used to describe the state of being very tired.
அவள் பயிற்சியில் அயரவில்லை.
She did not falter during the practice.
Here, 'அயர' conveys the meaning of not losing strength or commitment.
நினைவுகள் மனதைக் களைத்தன; அவர் அயர்ந்து போனார்.
The memories tired his mind; he became exhausted.
Here, 'அயர' is used figuratively to indicate emotional or mental exhaustion.
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