No. 89 in Tamil
கட
The Tamil word "கட" can mean "pass," "cross," or "exceed," depending on context.
In a sentence
நதி கடந்து செல்ல வேண்டும்.
We must cross the river.
The word 'கட' is used here as a verb meaning 'to cross' in the context of crossing something.
அவர் கடை கடத்தி நின்றார்.
He stood next to the shop.
Here, 'கடை' derived from 'கட' refers to 'a shop' as a noun, demonstrating its application in naming places.
கடுப்பாகச் செயல்பட வேண்டாம்.
Do not act impulsively.
In this sentence, 'கடுக்க' stemming from 'கட' is used metaphorically as an adjective meaning 'impulsive' or related to strong emotions.
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