This is the 216th most frequent Tamil word.
பட
The Tamil word "பட" can mean "read," "study," "learn," or "picture," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'பட' is used as part of the word 'படம்', which means 'movie' in Tamil.
நான் ஒரு படம் பார்த்தேன்.
I watched a movie.
Here, 'பட' is used to describe a cautious or slow walking movement as part of the expression 'பட படந்து'.
நான் பட படந்து வீடு சென்றேன்.
I walked cautiously back home.
In this context, 'பட' is part of 'படித்து', which translates to 'studied', indicating the action of studying.