Ativai, Aṭivai, Ati-vai: 1 definition
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Ativai means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAṭivai (அடிவை) [aṭivaittal] [aṭi-vai] intransitive verb < idem. +.
1. To place one’s foot; காலடி வைத்தல். [kaladi vaithal.]
2. To begin; தொடங்குதல். [thodanguthal.]
3. To begin to walk, as a child; நடக்கப்பயிலுதல். [nadakkappayiluthal.]
4. To enter into an affair; காரியத்தில் தலையிடுதல். [kariyathil thalaiyiduthal.] Local usage — transitive verb To have as inward purpose, as unrevealed intent; உள்நோக்கமாகக் கொள்ளுதல். எதையோ அடிவைத் துக்கொண்டு பேசுகிறான். [ulnokkamagak kolluthal. ethaiyo adivaith thukkondu pesugiran.] Colloq.
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vai, Adi, Aadi, Ati.
Starts with: Ativaicakshanya, Ativaishamya, Ativaishasa.
Ends with: Etuttativai, Kativai, Mativai, Pativai.
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