No. 256 in Tamil
சமயம
The Tamil word "சமயம்" (Samayam) means "time" or "occasion" in English.
In a sentence
நான் சமயமாய் செயல்பட்டேன்.
I acted at the right moment.
In this sentence, 'சமயமாய்' (samayamai) refers to 'timely' or indicative of appropriate timing.
இது ஒரு பொன்னான சமயம்.
This is a golden opportunity.
Here, 'சமயம்' (samayam) means 'opportunity' or 'a valuable moment.'
சமயம் பெரிதல்ல, முயற்சி முக்கியம்.
The time is not significant, but the effort is important.
In this context, 'சமயம்' (samayam) signifies 'time' as in a period or moment involved.
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