போதை

Tamil

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /poːd̪ɐɪ̯/

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit बोध (bodha, “knowledge”).

Noun

போதை • (pōtai)

1. mature knowledge.

Etymology 2

From Urdu بودا (bodā, “of slow wit; unintelligent”). Compare Hindi बूदा (būdā).

Noun

போதை • (pōtai)

1. (colloquial) intoxication; inebriation; giddiness (as from drink).

References

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