No. 435 in Tamil
படக
Boat
In a sentence
படகில் சென்ற குழந்தைகள் அதிக மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் இருந்தனர்.
The children who went on the boat were very happy.
Here, 'படக' (paddakai) refers to a boat, specifically as a mode of transport over water.
நதி காட்சியை பார்ப்பதற்காக படகின் மீது நின்றார்கள்.
They stood on the boat to view the river scenery.
In this usage, 'படக' refers again to a boat, emphasizing its use in recreational activities.
மங்காட்டு படகை தூரமாகக் கொண்டு சென்றார்கள்.
They steered the unmanned boat into the distance.
Here, 'படக' implies a boat which is functioning autonomously or without direct control by a person onboard.
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