டக

This is the 371st most frequent Tamil word.


டக

The Tamil word "டக" (ṭaka) refers to a "barge" or "freight boat."


Here, 'டக' is used as part of the form 'டகென', an onomatopoeic expression signifying swiftness or quickness of action.

அவன் டகென வெளியே ஓடினான்.

He ran out swiftly.


In this usage, 'டக' is repeated to mimic a mechanical or repetitive sound, common in colloquial Tamil.

அந்த வண்டி டகடக என்று சப்தமிட்டது.

That vehicle made a 'daka-daka' sound.


Here, 'டகடியாக' derives from 'டக' to describe clarity or precision in communication.

அவருடைய பேச்சு ரொம்ப டகடியாக இருந்தது.

His speech was very direct and straightforward.