No. 77 in Tamil
ஆல
The Tamil word "ஆல" means "banyan tree" in English.
In a sentence
நீர் சாலை தடையின் மூலம் ஆல விழுந்தது.
The water fell through the dam's blockage.
In this sentence, "ஆல" is used as part of the word "ஆல்" to contextually refer to the way water flows, emphasizing the medium or the channel.
அவர் ஆல வழியாக செல்லும் போது கவனமாக இருந்தார்.
He was careful while passing through the grove.
Here, "ஆல்" refers to a grove or forested area, demonstrating its usage as a noun representing a natural feature.
ஆலமரத்தடியால் நிழலில் உட்கார்ந்திருந்தோம்.
We sat under the shade of the banyan tree.
The word "ஆலமரம்" is used to signify a banyan tree, illustrating its significance in denoting specific types of trees in Tamil.
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