No. 781 in Tamil
உ
The Tamil word "உ" (U) denotes "to reach," "to attain," or "to possess."
In a sentence
உன்னை நான் நேசிக்கிறேன்.
I love you.
In this sentence, 'உ' is part of 'உன்னை', meaning 'you', and it serves as the accusative object.
உயிருக்கு முக்கியம் ஆக்ஸிஜன்.
Oxygen is important for life.
'உ' begins the word 'உயிரு,' meaning 'life,' signifying its role as a subject in the sentence.
உமக்கு வேண்டும் என கூறுங்கள்.
Tell me what you want.
Here, 'உ' appears in 'உமக்கு,’ a polite form meaning 'to you,' addressing the receiver respectfully.
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