No. 175 in Tamil
ஆகவ
"ஆகவ" means "as" or "in order to be" in English.
In a sentence
வருவதை ஆகவ நேரம் குறித்துக்கொள்.
Identify the time for the coming.
Here, "ஆகவ" (as "for") provides the sense of "in consideration of" to whatever is being referenced.
அவன் உழைப்பால் ஏழை ஆகவ போகிறான்.
Due to his efforts, he is turning impoverished.
Here, "ஆகவ" (as "turn into") expresses transformation or change of state.
உங்களது ஒவ்வொரு தீர்மானமும் கேள்வி ஆகவ இருக்க வேண்டும்.
Each of your decisions should be like a question.
Here, "ஆகவ" (as "like" or "turn into") gives comparison or resemblance.
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