This is the 15th most frequent Tamil word.
மக
The Tamil word "மக" means "son" or "child."
In this sentence, 'மகன்' (magan) means 'son', showing its usage to denote a male offspring.
மகன் தனது தந்தையுடன் விளையாடுகிறான்.
The son plays with his father.
Here, the word 'மகத்துவம்' (magathuvam) means 'greatness', demonstrating how 'மக' is part of compound words to convey a distinct meaning.
மகிழ்ச்சி என்பது உள்ளத்தின் மகத்துவம்.
Happiness is the greatness of the soul.
In this instance, 'மக்கள்' (makkaḷ) means 'people' or 'citizens', emphasizing its usage to represent a group.