No. 414 in Tamil
கடம
The Tamil word "கடம" (Kadama) means "duty" or "obligation" in English.
In a sentence
அவர் தனது கடமையை நன்றாகச் செய்கிறார்.
He performs his duty well.
Here, 'கடம' refers to duty or responsibility.
தண்ணீர் பிடிக்க கடமையில் செல்வோம்.
We will go to the well to fetch water.
In this sentence, 'கடம' signifies a well or a water source.
இந்த கடமையான பங்கள் விற்பனையில் உள்ளன.
These heavy pots are for sale.
Here, 'கடம' means something heavy, referring to heavy pots or objects.
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