No. 177 in Tamil
எங
The Tamil word "எங்" means "our" or "ours."
In a sentence
எங்கள் ஊர் மிகவும் அமைதியாக உள்ளது.
Our village is very peaceful.
In this sentence, 'எங்கள்' (engal) is used as a possessive pronoun meaning 'our,' connecting the speaker to the noun 'village.'
எங்கே நீங்கள் செல்கிறீர்கள்?
Where are you going?
Here, 'எங்கே' (enge) translates to 'where,' inquiring about someone's location or destination.
எங்கிடமிருந்து அவர் கடிதம் பெற்றார்.
He received the letter from us.
In this example, 'எங்கிடமிருந்து' (engidamirunthu) is a combination indicating 'from us,' referring to the source of an action.
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