No. 379 in Tamil
மரங
The Tamil word "மரங்" means "tree" in English.
In a sentence
மரங்களால் காற்றுப்பொழிவு தடை செய்யப்படுகிறது.
Trees prevent air pollution.
Here, 'மரங்களால்' (marangalāl) refers to 'by trees', highlighting the role of trees in an action.
பாட்டி வீட்டின் பின்புறத்திலுள்ள மரத்தில் எறும்புகள் உள்ளன.
There are ants on the tree behind grandmother's house.
The word 'மரத்தில்' (marathil) is used to specify 'on the tree', showing a locative relationship.
மரங்கள் பூமிக்குள் நீர் சேமிக்க உதவுகின்றன.
Trees help in storing water within the soil.
Here, 'மரங்கள்' (marangal) is used generically in the plural to denote trees and their contribution to the environment.
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