No. 698 in Tamil
ஆசனங
The Tamil word "ஆசனம்" (Āsanam) means "seat" or "posture" in English.
In a sentence
ஆசனத்தில் உட்கார்ந்தவன் நூலைப் படிக்கத் தொடங்கினான்.
The person sitting on the seat began to read a book.
Here, the word 'ஆசனம்' refers to a physical seat or chair.
இந்த ஆசனங்கள் அனைவருக்கும் எண்ணி வழங்கப்பட வேண்டும்.
These seats should be counted and distributed to everyone.
Here, 'ஆசனங்கள்' (plural form) refers to seats in the context of arrangement or allocation.
அவருடைய வெற்றி அரசாங்கத்தில் முக்கியமான ஆசனத்தைப் பெற்றது.
His victory secured an important position in the government.
In this context, 'ஆசனம்' figuratively refers to a role or position of power or responsibility.
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