No. 124 in Tamil
வள
"வள" in Tamil means "prosperity," "wealth," "abundance," or "resources."
In a sentence
இந்நாட்டு வளம் மிகுந்தது.
This country's resources are abundant.
Here, 'வள' (vaḷa) is used to mean 'resources', indicating the availability of plentiful natural or societal assets.
அவர் கல்வி வளம் பெற்றவர்.
He is endowed with educational wealth.
Here, 'வள' (vaḷa) is used metaphorically to signify 'wealth' in terms of educational achievements or knowledge.
பூமியில் வளமான நிலத்தைப் பாதுகாக்க வேண்டும்.
We must protect the fertile lands on Earth.
Here, 'வளமான' (vaḷamāṉa) derived from இருசொகு 'வள' (vaḷa) is used as an adjective meaning 'fertile', referring to productive lands.
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