உய்கை

Tamil

Etymology

From உய் (uy) +‎ -கை (-kai).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʊjɡɐɪ̯/

Noun

உய்கை • (uykai)

1. salvation, deliverance

   Synonym: ஈடேறுகை (īṭēṟukai)

2. escape from hardship, relief from distress

   Synonym: துன்பநீங்குகை (tuṉpanīṅkukai)

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “உய்கை”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press