No. 965 in Tamil
நற
The Tamil word "நற" means "fragrance" or "pleasant smell."
In a sentence
மாம்பழம் நறகு சுவையாக இருக்கிறது.
The mango slice tastes delicious.
Here, 'நறகு' (naragu) is used to denote a piece or slice, specifically referring to the slice of the mango.
அவை நறுமணத்தை வெளியிடுகின்றன.
They emit a pleasant fragrance.
'நறு' (naru) is derived as a base form here, indicating an attribute of fragrance or aroma.
வாழை இலை நறுக்கப்பட்டது.
The banana leaf was sliced.
In this example, 'நறு' is contextualized as part of the verb 'நறுக்கப்பட்டது' (narukkappattatu), meaning 'was cut/sliced'.
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