No. 540 in Tamil

நக

The Tamil word "நக" means "nail" (as in fingernail or toenail).

In a sentence

அவள் நக அழகாக சிரிக்கிறாள்.
She laughs beautifully with her nails visible.
Here, 'நக' refers to 'nails' as in fingernails.
அவனுடைய நகுப்பில் நகைச்சுவை நிறைந்தது.
His laughter was filled with humor.
In this sentence, 'நக' refers to laughing or laughter.
நகையைக் கழட்டி வைத்து அவள் தூங்கினாள்.
She removed her jewel and slept.
Here, 'நக' forms the root of 'நகை', referring to 'jewel' or 'ornament'.

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