No. 371 in Tamil
டக
The Tamil word "டக" (ṭaka) refers to a "barge" or "freight boat."
In a sentence
அவன் டகென வெளியே ஓடினான்.
He ran out swiftly.
Here, 'டக' is used as part of the form 'டகென', an onomatopoeic expression signifying swiftness or quickness of action.
அந்த வண்டி டகடக என்று சப்தமிட்டது.
That vehicle made a 'daka-daka' sound.
In this usage, 'டக' is repeated to mimic a mechanical or repetitive sound, common in colloquial Tamil.
அவருடைய பேச்சு ரொம்ப டகடியாக இருந்தது.
His speech was very direct and straightforward.
Here, 'டகடியாக' derives from 'டக' to describe clarity or precision in communication.
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