Takattu: 2 definitions

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Takattu 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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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Takattu (ತಕತ್ತು):—

1) [noun] a territory, usu. of considerable size, in which a single rulership holds sway.

2) [noun] the seat of power (as of a king); a throne.

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Tākattu (ತಾಕತ್ತು):—[noun] the quality or state of being strong and capable; strength; capability.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Tamil dictionary

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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Takattu (தகத்து) noun < Arabic takht.

1. Throne; சிங்காதனம். [singathanam.] (W.)

2. Decorated chariot or dais used in weddings; விவாகத்திற்குரிய அலங்கார இரதம். [vivagathirkuriya alangara iratham.] Local usage

3. Excellent place; சிறந்த இடம். அது ஒரு தகத்தான இடம். [sirantha idam. athu oru thagathana idam.] (W.)

4. Superior status or position; பெருமை. அவனுக்கு இப்போது என்ன தகத்து வந்துவிட்டது. [perumai. avanukku ippothu enna thagathu vanthuvittathu.] Local usage

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Tākattu (தாகத்து) noun < Arabic tāqat. Ability, power; சக்தி. [sagthi.] (P. T. L.)

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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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