No. 403 in Tamil
இ
The Tamil word "இ" means "this" or "here" depending on the context.
In a sentence
இன் மூலம் நாங்கள் நிகழ்ச்சியை இயற்றப்போகிறோம்.
Through this, we are going to conduct the event.
Here, 'இன்' is used as a case marker indicating possession or medium.
இப்பொழுது நான் பேச்சு தொடங்குகிறேன்.
Now, I am starting the speech.
Here, 'இ' as in 'இப்பொழுது' is part of an adverb denoting the present moment.
இவளது முயற்சி எங்களுக்கு உதவியது.
Her efforts helped us.
Here, 'இ' as in 'இவளது' denotes proximity and points to a person.
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