No. 762 in Tamil
உனக
The Tamil word "உனக" (unaka) means "for you" in English.
In a sentence
உனக்கு புத்தம் புதிய பேருந்து வேண்டுமா?
Do you want a brand new bus?
In this sentence, 'உனக்கு' (unakku) means 'to you', indicating something directed towards the second person in a polite, indirect way.
நான் உனக்கு அவர்களுடன் பேசும்போது உதவுகிறேன்.
I will assist you when you talk with them.
Here, the term 'உனக்கு' is used similarly to indicate 'to you' or 'for you', showing the benefaction or involvement concerning the listener.
உனகிருந்து இப்போது உதவியை எதிர்பார்க்கிறேன்.
I expect help from you now.
In this example, 'உனகிருந்து' (unakirunthu) is a derivative form, meaning 'from you', highlighting the source or origin is the second person.
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