This is the 829th most frequent Tamil word.
ஒய
The Tamil word "ஒய" means "pause" or "rest."
In this sentence, 'ஒய' is used in the past form 'ஒய்ந்த', implying a state of quietness or silence.
இந்த வாரம் கூகோ ஒய்ந்திருந்தது.
The cuckoo was quiet this week.
Here, 'ஒய' means to turn off or deactivate, used in the imperative context.
ஆயாசமாக மின்னணு சாதனங்கள் ஒய்க்கலாம்.
You can turn off electronic devices with ease.
In this context, 'ஒய' is related to resting or pausing, derived from 'ஓய்வெடுக்க', meaning to take rest.