This is the 48th most frequent Tamil word.
மட
The Tamil word "மட" can mean "monastery," "mat," or "gentle/soft," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'மட' refers to 'monastery', a place for spiritual reflection or residence.
அவர் மடத்தில் தங்கினார்.
He stayed at the monastery.
Here, 'மட' is used to mean 'low-lying area,' often referring to geographical features.
இந்த நெல்வயல்களின் மட பகுதிகள் நன்கு பயிரிடப்படுகின்றன.
The low-lying areas of these paddy fields are well cultivated.
In this instance, 'மட' is part of the word 'மடமை' which means laziness, indicating a behavioral context.