சில

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kila. Cognate with Kannada ಕೆಲವು (kelavu), Malayalam ചില (cila).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ɕɪlɐ/, [sɪlɐ]

Determiner

சில • (cila)

1. some
2. a few

Derived terms

• சிலர் (cilar)

 

References

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