தீய

Tamil

Etymology

From தீமை (tīmai). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t̪iːjɐ/

Adjective

தீய • (tīya)

1. evil, wicked, fallacious

   அவன் தீய செயல்களை செய்யும் ஒரு பாவி.

   avaṉ tīya ceyalkaḷai ceyyum oru pāvi.

   He is a sinner who does evil deeds.

References

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