No. 493 in Tamil
உழ
"உழ" in Tamil means "to plow" or "to toil."
In a sentence
அவர் தினமும் உழைத்தோ அல்லது பொழிகிறான்.
He either plows or cultivates daily.
Here, 'உழை' refers to agricultural work or plowing.
உழைப்பால் உயரலாம் என்று கூறினார்.
He said that one can rise through hard work.
Here, 'உழை' is used metaphorically to signify diligence or effort in any task.
இந்த பூமியில் உழைத்தல் செழிப்பை கொடுக்கும்.
Cultivation on this earth yields prosperity.
Here, 'உழை' signifies working on the land or farming as an activity.
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