No. 437 in Tamil
பய
Fear.
In a sentence
கடல் கடக்க பயமாக இருந்தது.
It was scary to cross the sea.
Here, 'பய' is used to signify the feeling of fear while facing a daunting task.
பயம் இல்லாமல் வாழ்வது மகிழ்ச்சியளிக்கிறது.
Living without fear brings happiness.
In this context, 'பயம்' refers to an intrinsic emotion of fear that is being described philosophically.
நீங்கள் பயப்பட தேவையில்லை.
You do not need to be afraid.
Here, 'பயப்பட' denotes the act of feeling fear or being afraid, portrayed in a directive manner.
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