No. 179 in Tamil
வக
The Tamil word "வக" means "type," "category," or "manner" depending on context.
In a sentence
வகைதானமாக செயல்படுவது அனைவருக்கும் நலம்.
Acting in a systematic way is beneficial for everyone.
In this sentence, 'வகைதானமாக' ('Vagaidhaanamaaga') means 'in an organized manner', showing the word 'வக' used as a root for organization or type.
நான் இந்த நூலை வகையாகப் பிரிக்கிறேன்.
I classify this book into a category.
Here, 'வகையாகப்' ('Vagaiyaap') implies 'as a type', involving classification or categorization.
நமக்கு சரியான வகை தேர்வு அவசியம்.
Choosing the correct type is essential for us.
In this context, 'வகை' ('Vagai') directly means 'type' or 'kind', referring to the selection of an appropriate category.
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