ஊற

This is the 792nd most frequent Tamil word.


ஊற

Steep, soak, or ferment.


Here, 'ஊறிய' refers to the past participle form indicating the fruit has absorbed moisture or liquid.

இந்த பழம் ஊறியுள்ளது.

This fruit has soaked.


In this context, 'ஊற' describes the action of immersing something in liquid, specifically in reference to rice.

நீர் ஊற விரும்பினேன்.

I wanted to soak the rice.


In this sentence, 'ஊறியது' is employed metaphorically to describe the overflowing or excessive filling caused by rain.

மழையின் காரணமாக ஓடை ஊறியது.

The stream overflowed because of the rain.