No. 593 in Tamil

eti

The Tamil word "eti" can mean "to hit," "to ignite," or "to lift," depending on the context.

In a sentence

அவன் வீரனை இறைக்கு எட்டி பார்த்தான்.
He reached out to observe the hero.
Here, 'எட்டி' (eti) is used to mean 'to reach out or to stretch'.
அதிகாலை மணி ஒன்பதை எட்டி விட்டது.
It has reached nine in the morning.
In this sentence, 'எட்டி' (eti) denotes 'to reach or arrive at a time'.
நான் முதல் முடிவுடன் தேர்வுக்கு எட்டி வைத்தேன்.
I prepared thoroughly and reached the critical point for the exam.
Here, 'எட்டி' (eti) implies 'to achieve or attain' something.

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