Tamil · Nature & Environment
கடல்
kadal
Sea
Beginnernoun
Definition
The sea — ancient Tamils sailed it for trade two thousand years ago.
Example
கோடையில் கடலில் நீந்துவோம்.
In summer we swim in the sea.
Etymology
'கடல்' (kadal) means 'sea' in Tamil and traces its roots back to ancient Tamil literature and mythology, symbolizing vastness and depth.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kadal' is frequently used in both informal and formal contexts, especially in coastal areas, and often relates to themes in poetry and nature.
Literary Heritage
Appears in various Tamil literary works, representing both literal seas and metaphorical depths.