No. 27 in Tamil
தம
The Tamil word "தம" means "self" or "own."
In a sentence
தம கடமை இலக்குகளை அடைவது.
They fulfill their responsibilities and goals.
In this sentence, "தம" is used to denote "their" (own or one's own) regarding duties and goals. It refers to the subjects' ownership of the noun following it.
தம ஊரைப் பதிவில் சேர்த்தது.
They included their village in the record.
Here, "தம" refers to "their own," emphasizing possession and relationship to the village mentioned.
தம திறமைகளை வெளிப்படுத்த வேண்டும்.
They must express their talents.
In this case, "தம" is utilized as "their" to convey the connection between individuals and their abilities.
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