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மூன்று — meaning in English: Three
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Three
மூன்று
mūṉṟu
எழுது
eḻuthu
அளவிடல்
aḷaviṭal
கலக்கம்
kalakkam
நேரம்
nēram
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native Tamil speakers commonly use 'மூன்று' in everyday conversations, such as counting items, ages, or even when discussing time. For example, someone might say, 'I have three books' (நான் மூன்று புத்தகங்கள் உள்ளேன்) when sharing their possessions.
Synonyms & nuances
'மூன்று' is the standard term for 'three' in Tamil, while 'மூன்றாவது' (mūṉṟāvatu) can also denote 'third'. You would use 'மூன்று' when simply counting or referring to the quantity, whereas 'மூன்றாவது' is specific for order or sequence.
Culture
'மூன்று' has a unique place in Tamil folklore and tradition. The number three is often associated with balance and completeness in various cultures, including Tamil culture. In Tamil Nadu, it's customary to observe rituals in threes, such as offering three fruits during puja (prayer).
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