வை

Tamil

Etymology 1

Compare Telugu వేయు (vēyu).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʋaɪ̯/, [ʋəɪ̯]

Verb

வை • (vai)

  1. (transitive) to put, place, lay, set

Conjugation
Conjugation of வை (vai)

Etymology 2

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Verb

வை • (vai)

  1. to scold, blame
  2. to abuse

Conjugation
Conjugation of வை (vai)

References
  • Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972), “வை”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House
  • University of Madras (1924–1936), “வை-தல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
  • University of Madras (1924–1936), “வை-த்தல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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