No. 275 in Tamil
கழ
The Tamil word "கழ" can mean "to remove," "to subtract," "to pass (time)," or "to cross," depending on the context.
In a sentence
நதி அழகாகக் கழிகிறது.
The river flows beautifully.
Here, 'கழி' means to flow or to pass as in the river flows.
அந்த நாள் எளிதாகக் கழிந்தது.
That day passed easily.
Here, 'கழி' signifies the passage of time or to elapse.
அவருடன் நான் கழித்த நேரம் நினைவில் நின்றது.
The time I spent with him remains memorable.
In this context, 'கழி' relates to spending or passing time with someone.
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