No. 803 in Tamil
எலக
The Tamil word "எலக" translates to "cardamom" in English.
In a sentence
எலக அடங்கியது.
The mouse was caught.
Here, 'எலக' is used to mean 'mouse'.
அவனுடைய வேலை எலகமாக முடிந்தது.
His work finished as smooth as silk.
Here, 'எலகமாக' implies 'smoothly or easily', showing the smoothness of the action.
எலக நினைவுகளை அவள் பின்னூட்டமாக கூறினாள்.
She recounted the delicate memories as comments.
Here, 'எலக' symbolizes 'delicate' or 'soft', used metaphorically to describe memories.
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