No. 157 in Tamil
சண
The Tamil word "சண" refers to "hemp" or "jute."
In a sentence
சணதுக்கு வெப்பம் அதிகமாக உள்ளது.
The sand is extremely hot.
In this sentence, 'சண' refers to 'sand', and it illustrates its physical property of being hot under the sun.
சணவையில் மனம் மகிழ்ந்தாய்.
You delighted in the sandy beach.
Here, 'சண' is part of 'சணவை', meaning 'sandy', describing the beach.
சணபடத்தை சுவையாக பார்த்தோம்.
We enjoyed watching the movie with a gripping sandy setting.
In this sentence, 'சண' metaphorically refers to 'sandy', describing the setting or backdrop of the movie.
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