No. 258 in Tamil
டன
The Tamil word "டன" translates to "ton" in English, a unit of weight or mass.
In a sentence
அவள் சென்ற ஆண்டு ஒரு டன் சர்க்கரை வாங்கினாள்.
She bought a ton of sugar last year.
The word "டன்" (ton) is used here as a unit of weight.
மழை கொட்டியதால் பெருமளவு டன் விழுந்தது.
Due to the heavy rain, a significant amount of ton fell.
The word "டன்" (ton) is metaphorically used to describe a large volume.
பாடம் முடிந்ததும் அவர் ரொம்ப புயலடிக்க டன் என்பார்.
After the lesson ends, he enthusiastically says "ton."
The word "டன்" (ton) here is used colloquially, possibly as a term of amazement or emphasis.
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