No. 204 in Tamil
சவ
The Tamil word "சவ" means "corpse" or "dead body."
In a sentence
சவமானுடன் போராட்டம் நீண்ட நேரம் நடந்தது.
The struggle with the dead body lasted for a long time.
Here, the word 'சவ' is used to refer to a dead body in a serious or formal context.
சவகாசமாக பேச்சு நடக்கிறது.
The conversation is happening leisurely.
In this sentence, the term 'சவகாசமாக' derived from 'சவ' is utilized to indicate a relaxed or leisurely manner.
எனக்கு ஒரு சவாலாக தெரிகிறது.
This appears to me as a challenge.
Here, 'சவாலாக' derived from 'சவ' is used metaphorically to mean an obstacle or challenge to overcome.
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