No. 378 in Tamil
மதன
The Tamil word "மதன" (Madhan) refers to the Hindu god of love and desire, Kama or Cupid.
In a sentence
மதன் ஒரு சிறந்த நண்பன்.
Madhan is a great friend.
In this context, 'மதன்' (Madhan) is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
ஒருவேளை மதன் சாய்ந்திருக்கலாம்.
Perhaps Madhan has rested.
Here, 'மதன்' (Madhan) is still a proper noun denoting a person's name, but it is used in an assumption context in the sentence structure.
மதனின் பக்தி அனைவரையும் ஈர்க்கிறது.
Madhan's devotion attracts everyone.
In this instance, the sentence shows possession with 'மதனின்' (Madhan's) to indicate what belongs to Madhan, providing a context of ownership.
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