No. 268 in Tamil
உட
The Tamil word "உட" means "break" or "shatter" in English.
In a sentence
அவன் உட்கார்ந்து புத்தகம் படித்தான்.
He sat down and read a book.
Here, 'உட்கார்ந்து' uses 'உட' as part of a compound word to mean 'sit down'.
அவர் உடனே வெளியே சென்றார்.
He went outside immediately.
In 'உடனே', 'உட' is a prefix indicating 'immediacy' or 'promptness'.
இந்த உடை உங்களுக்குப் பொருத்தமானது.
This attire is suitable for you.
In 'உடை', 'உட' forms the root for 'attire' or 'clothing'.
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