No. 15 in Tamil
மக
The Tamil word "மக" means "son" or "child."
In a sentence
மகன் தனது தந்தையுடன் விளையாடுகிறான்.
The son plays with his father.
In this sentence, 'மகன்' (magan) means 'son', showing its usage to denote a male offspring.
மகிழ்ச்சி என்பது உள்ளத்தின் மகத்துவம்.
Happiness is the greatness of the soul.
Here, the word 'மகத்துவம்' (magathuvam) means 'greatness', demonstrating how 'மக' is part of compound words to convey a distinct meaning.
மக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் சமன்பட்ட நீதி வேண்டும்.
All people deserve equal justice.
In this instance, 'மக்கள்' (makkaḷ) means 'people' or 'citizens', emphasizing its usage to represent a group.
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