No. 139 in Tamil
கம
The Tamil word "கம" can mean "desire" or "lust" depending on the context.
In a sentence
இந்த மிட்டாய் கமம் அதிகமாக உள்ளது.
This candy has a lot of tanginess.
Used to describe taste, specifically tangy.
அவருக்கு 'கம' என்று ஒரு அழகான பெயர் வைத்தனர்.
They gave him a beautiful name 'Kama'.
Refers as a name, demonstrating proper usage as a noun.
வீட்டு தோட்டத்தில் கமங்கள் நன்கு வளர்ந்துள்ளன.
The lotuses in the house garden have grown well.
Used as a metaphorical term to describe lotuses, in poetic or refined speech.
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