No. 443 in Tamil
மடங
The Tamil word "மடங்" means "to fold" or "to bend."
In a sentence
அவர் மடங்காமல் பேசுகிறார்.
He speaks without hesitating.
Here, 'மடங்' represents hesitation or being reserved in communication.
இந்த நூல் மடங்காது ஆழமாக உள்ளது.
This book is deep and not shallow.
Here, 'மடங்' metaphorically indicates shallowness or simplicity, used in a negative form to denote depth.
நிர்வாகம் ஒருவர் முன்பே மடங்கி விட்டது.
The administration has already yielded to someone.
Here, 'மடங்' figuratively represents giving in or yielding to another individual or to pressure.
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