No. 507 in Tamil
கச
The Tamil word "கச" means "bitter" or "astringent."
In a sentence
பழம் கசக்கிறது.
The fruit tastes bitter.
Here, 'கச' indicates the bitterness in taste.
அவரது வார்த்தைகள் என் மனதை கசக்கின.
His words hurt my feelings.
In this context, 'கச' metaphorically refers to causing distress or emotional pain.
இந்த மருந்து கசப்பானதாக இருக்கிறது.
This medicine is bitter.
Here, 'கச' is used to describe the taste of the medicine as bitter.
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