No. 39 in Tamil
ஆன
The Tamil word "ஆன" means "that which is" or "which has become" (used as a qualifier).
In a sentence
அவருக்கு மிகவும் ஆன சந்தோஷம் இருந்தது.
He had great joy.
In this sentence, 'ஆன' is used to mean 'great' or 'immense,' adding an extent to the adjective 'joy.'
நான் வாங்கிய புத்தகங்களில் எங்கள் பள்ளிக்கான புத்தகம் நல்லது.
Among the books I bought, the book for our school is good.
Here, 'ஆன' is used to mean 'for,' indicating the purpose or association of the book with the school.
காட்டில் ஆன மிருகங்கள் மிகவும் அசரீரமாக இருந்தன.
The animals in the forest were very tranquil.
In this sentence, 'ஆன' is used to describe a characteristic, linking the animals to the state of being tranquil.
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