No. 48 in Tamil
மட
The Tamil word "மட" can mean "monastery," "mat," or "gentle/soft," depending on the context.
In a sentence
அவர் மடத்தில் தங்கினார்.
He stayed at the monastery.
In this sentence, 'மட' refers to 'monastery', a place for spiritual reflection or residence.
இந்த நெல்வயல்களின் மட பகுதிகள் நன்கு பயிரிடப்படுகின்றன.
The low-lying areas of these paddy fields are well cultivated.
Here, 'மட' is used to mean 'low-lying area,' often referring to geographical features.
மடமான பழக்கங்களை மாற்றுவது அவசியம்.
It is necessary to change lazy habits.
In this instance, 'மட' is part of the word 'மடமை' which means laziness, indicating a behavioral context.
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