No. 75 in Tamil
மழ
The Tamil word "மழ" (mazha) means "rain" in English.
In a sentence
மழை இன்று அதிகமாக பெய்யும்.
It will rain heavily today.
Here, 'மழை' denotes 'rain', indicating precipitation.
குழந்தைகள் மழையில் வண்ணம் தீட்டுகின்றனர்.
Children are painting in the rain.
In this sentence, 'மழை' still refers to 'rain', but it also sets the scenario.
மழை என்றால் நன்றாக வாயை மூடி இருங்கள்.
If it rains, keep your mouth closed well.
Here, 'மழை' is used conditionally, describing situations involving rain.
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