No. 982 in Tamil
பதக
The Tamil word "பதக" means "medal" or "badge."
In a sentence
அவள் பதக்கங்களை சேகரிக்க விரும்புகிறாள்.
She likes to collect medals.
In this sentence, 'பதக' (pathagam) refers to medals, representing awards or tokens of achievement.
பதக்கம் வென்றதற்காக அவனை பாராட்டினார்கள்.
They congratulated him for winning the medal.
Here, 'பதக்கம்' (pathakkam) specifically denotes a medal awarded for accomplishment.
அவருக்கு சிறந்த பதக்கம் அளிக்கப்பட்டது.
He was given the best medal.
In this usage, 'பதக்கம்' signifies a distinguished or outstanding medal.
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