No. 5 in Tamil
இன
"இன" means "species," "group," "race," or "kind" in English.
In a sentence
இனிய காலை வணக்கம்.
Good morning.
Here, 'இனி' modifies the noun 'காலை' to express pleasantness, forming a polite greeting.
மனித இனத்தின் வளர்ச்சியில் அறிவியல் முக்கிய பங்காற்றுகிறது.
Science plays a significant role in the development of the human race.
In this context, 'இனம்' means 'race,' referring to the classification of humans.
அவர் திருமணத்தை இனிதாக நடத்தினர்.
They conducted the wedding pleasantly.
Here, 'இனி' is part of the adverb 'இனிதாக,' signifying the manner of performing an action capably or delightfully.
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