No. 69 in Tamil
இவர
The Tamil word "இவர" means "this person" (referring to someone nearby, with respect).
In a sentence
இவர் ஒரு சிறந்த ஆசிரியர்.
He/She is an excellent teacher.
Here, 'இவர்' is used as a pronoun to refer to someone with respect.
என் நண்பர் எனக்கு இவ்வாறு சொன்னார்: 'இவரை நீர் சந்திக்க வேண்டும்'.
My friend said to me: 'You must meet this person.'
Here, 'இவரை' is the accusative form of 'இவர்', used to refer to someone with respect in the object position.
இவர்க்கு புத்தகங்கள் மிகவும் பிடிக்கும்.
This person likes books a lot.
Here, 'இவர்க்கு' is the dative case of 'இவர்', used to indicate the person to whom the liking applies.
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