No. 43 in Tamil
ஆக
"ஆக" means "to become" or "as."
In a sentence
நான் மருத்துவராக ஆக விரும்புகிறேன்.
I want to become a doctor.
Here, 'ஆக' is used to indicate 'to become' or a change in status.
வேலை முடிந்ததாலாக வீட்டுக்கு போகலாம்.
Since the work is done, we can go home.
In this sentence, 'ஆக' is used to explain a reason or cause ('since').
நான் தினமும் காலையிலேயே எழுந்து புறப்பட வேண்டும் என்று முடிவு செய்துள்ளேன், ஆக எனது செயல்பாடு மாற்றப்படும்.
I have decided to wake up and leave early every day; hence my routine will change.
Here, 'ஆக' implies 'hence' or logical consequence.
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