No. 186 in Tamil
நலன
The Tamil word "நலன" means "well-being" or "welfare" in English.
In a sentence
நலனுடைய மாணவர்களுக்கு ஆசிரியர்கள் காதலோடு உதவும்.
Teachers lovingly assist students who have welfare in mind.
Here, 'நலனுடைய' (which means 'those who have welfare') depicts the students' moral or collective well-being or virtue.
நலனுக்காகவே அவர் அதிகமாக உழைத்தார்.
He worked hard for the welfare.
In this context, 'நலனுக்காக' (meaning 'for the welfare') is describing the purpose or motivation for which someone worked.
நலனை முன்னிலைப்படுத்தி முடிவுகளை எடுக்க வேண்டும்.
Decisions should be made prioritizing welfare.
Here, 'நலனை' (meaning 'the welfare') is used to denote overall well-being or benefits in general.
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