No. 610 in Tamil

raigam

The Tamil word "raigam" (ரைகம்) refers to "polish" or "finish" in English, typically denoting refinement or smoothness.

In a sentence

அவன் கடலில் புனிதமான ரைகம் கண்டுபிடித்தான்.
He discovered a sacred shell in the sea.
Here, 'ரைகம்' refers to a 'shell', especially of sea origin, highlighting a noun meaning an object.
கற்று வரும் மொழியின் ரைகம் மிகவும் ஆர்வமூட்டுவதாக இருக்கிறது.
The structure of the language being learned is very interesting.
In this context, 'ரைகம்' conveys the meaning of 'structure' or 'framework', pointing to an abstract concept.
சிறுவன் ரைகம் பற்றி கேள்வி கேட்டான்.
The boy asked a question about the shell.
Here again, 'ரைகம்' refers to a 'shell', reinforcing its usage as a tangible object.

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