No. 87 in Tamil
அல
The Tamil word "அல" can mean "agitation," "noise," or "disturbance," depending on context.
In a sentence
அவன் அலசல் நிறுத்தத்தை நிராகரித்தான்.
He rejected the proposal for a truce.
In this sentence, 'அலசல்' (alasal) refers to 'discussion' or 'proposal', depending on the context.
அலையால் கடற்கரை அழகானது.
The beach is beautiful due to the waves.
Here, 'அலை' (alai) means 'wave', and the usage highlights natural phenomena.
அவன் அலமோசமான முறையில் எளிமையானது.
His manner is inexplicably straightforward.
'அல' (ala) is used metaphorically here to express intensity or depth of qualities.
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