No. 136 in Tamil
இற
"இற" in Tamil means "to decrease," "to descend," or "to end," depending on context.
In a sentence
பறவை வானத்தில் இறக்கிறது.
The bird descends from the sky.
Used as a verb implying the act of descending or moving downwards.
சூரியன் மங்கலமாக இறக்கிறது.
The sun sets peacefully.
Used as a verb describing the setting of the sun, symbolizing descent.
இறந்தது மிகுந்த சோகமாக இருந்தது.
Passing away was a great sorrow.
Used as a verb in past tense indicating someone's death.
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