No. 919 in Tamil
டம
The Tamil word "டம" (Dama) carries no inherent meaning by itself but could mimic a sound or rhythm, depending on the context.
In a sentence
பள்ளியில் குழந்தைகள் டம டம என்று பாடியார்கள்.
At school, the children sang joyfully.
Here, 'டம' is used to replicate the sound of rhythm or joy in their singing.
மழை வந்தபோது தண்ணீர் டம டம என வீடின் மீது விழுந்தது.
When it rained, water hit the roof with a 'tam tam' sound.
In this sentence, 'டம' is used to mimic the sound of rain hitting the roof forcefully.
அவர் டம டம என்று குளத்தில் கற்கள் சேர்த்தார்.
He threw stones into the pond with a 'tam tam' sound.
Here 'டம' illustrates the sound effect of stones splashing into water.
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