No. 830 in Tamil
ஒரக
The Tamil word "ஒரக" translates to "barn" or "granary" in English.
In a sentence
ஒரக பறவை விண்ணில் பறக்கிறது.
An eagle is flying in the sky.
Here, 'ஒரக' means 'eagle', referring to its usage as the name of the bird.
இந்த பள்ளியின் அறைகள் ஒரக அளவுக்கு பெரியவை.
The rooms in this school are as spacious as an eagle's wing span.
In this sentence, 'ஒரக' is used metaphorically to represent vastness or grandeur, comparing the size of the rooms to an eagle's wing span.
ஒரக வேகத்தில் அம்மன் திருவிழா நடைபெற்றது.
The festival of the goddess took place at an eagle's speed.
This usage of 'ஒரக' symbolizes speed and swiftness, referring to the rapid occurrence of the event.
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