No. 32 in Tamil
இலங
The Tamil word "இலங" does not have a clear standalone meaning; it could be part of a larger word or phrase. Context is needed.
In a sentence
இலங்கை ஒரு அழகான தீவாகும்.
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island.
In this sentence, 'இலங' is part of the word 'இலங்கை', referring to a proper noun designating a geographical location.
இந்த பகுதியில் இலங்கு மலர்கள் வளர்கின்றன.
In this area, vibrant flowers grow.
Here, 'இலங' is used as part of the conjugation 'இலங்கு', meaning vibrant or shining, signifying descriptive context.
சந்தையில் சில பழங்கள் இலவசமாக வழங்கப்பட்டது.
In the market, some fruits were distributed for free.
In this context, while 'இலவசமாக' contains the 'இல' prefix, it means 'free' or 'without cost', showcasing a usage variation.
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