Kataivitu, Kataiviṭu, Katai-vitu: 1 definition
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Kataivitu 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 LexiconKataiviṭu (கதைவிடு) [kataiviṭutal] [katai-viṭu] intransitive verb < idem. +. (J.)
1. To tell a false story for some sinister end; பொய்வதந்தி எழுப்புதல். [poyvathanthi ezhupputhal.]
2. To tell something pleasing to one in order to put him in good humour and fish out secrets from him; இரகசியம் வெளியேவரும்படி தந்திரமாய் வார்த்தை சொல்லுதல். கதைவிட்டுக் கதையறிய. [iragasiyam veliyevarumbadi thanthiramay varthai solluthal. kathaivittug kathaiyariya.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Partial matches: Katai, Kadai, Kadhai, Kathai, Vitu, Vidu.
Ends with: Tula-kataivitu.
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