This is the 414th most frequent Tamil word.
கடம
The Tamil word "கடம" (Kadama) means "duty" or "obligation" in English.
Here, 'கடம' refers to duty or responsibility.
அவர் தனது கடமையை நன்றாகச் செய்கிறார்.
He performs his duty well.
In this sentence, 'கடம' signifies a well or a water source.
தண்ணீர் பிடிக்க கடமையில் செல்வோம்.
We will go to the well to fetch water.
Here, 'கடம' means something heavy, referring to heavy pots or objects.