No. 215 in Tamil
நமக
The Tamil word "நமக" translates to "to us" or "for us" in English.
In a sentence
நமக்கு நிறைய பொறுப்பு உள்ளது.
We have a lot of responsibilities.
Here, 'நமக்கு' (namakku) is used to indicate possession or association by stating something belongs to or is related to 'us'.
நமக்கு ஏன் இந்த விவாதத்தில் கலந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும்?
Why should we participate in this discussion?
In this case, 'நமக்கு' (namakku) is used to indicate personal relevance or involvement with the context of the discussion.
நமக்கு இந்த கேள்விக்கு பதில் தெரியாது.
We do not know the answer to this question.
Here, 'நமக்கு' (namakku) shows a state or condition related to 'us', particularly the lack of knowledge.
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