No. 488 in Tamil
இவன
"He" or "This person" (referring to a male).
In a sentence
இவன் என் நண்பன்.
He (this person) is my friend.
Here, 'இவன்' refers to a male subject who is nearby or directly being referred to in an informal or familiar context.
இவனை நீ சந்தித்தாயா?
Did you meet him (this person)?
In this sentence, 'இவனை' is the accusative case of 'இவன்', indicating 'him' as the object of the action.
இவனுக்கு புதிய முயற்சிகள் தேர்ந்தெடுக்க விருப்பம்.
He (this person) wishes to choose new endeavors.
'இவனுக்கு' in this example is the dative case of 'இவன்', meaning 'to him', indicating possession or relation.
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