No. 577 in Tamil
ஷ
The Tamil letter "ஷ" (Sha) is a Grantha script-based character used to represent the sound "sha," primarily in Sanskrit loanwords.
In a sentence
ஷரத் ஒரு புத்தகத்தை வாசித்து முடித்தார்.
Sharath finished reading a book.
Here, 'ஷ' appears in the name 'ஷரத்', which is a proper noun.
பழங்கள் ஷப்பென சூரியனின் ஒளியில் மின்னின.
The fruits sparkled brilliantly in the sunlight.
'ஷ' is part of the descriptive word 'ஷப்பென', indicating brilliance or shine.
ஷேறு வழியில் நடக்கும்போது கவனம் தேவை.
Walking on the muddy path requires caution.
Here, 'ஷேறு' means 'mud', incorporating 'ஷ' within a common noun.
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