ரத

ரத

The Tamil word "ரத" (Ratha) means "chariot" in English.

Here, 'ரதம்' (ratham) is used in its primary meaning: 'chariot', referring to a vehicle used in the past, especially in ceremonial or mythological contexts.

ரதம் மிகுந்த அதிவேகத்தில் நகர்ந்தது.

The chariot moved at a great speed.

Here, 'ரதம்' (ratham) is used metaphorically to compare beauty or grandeur, exemplifying the semantic enrichment of the term.

அவள் புன்னகை ரதம் போல் அழகாக இருந்தது.

Her smile was as beautiful as a chariot.

In this sentence, 'ரத' (ratha) metaphorically refers to a leader or a prominent figure possibly guiding others, indicating a usage derived from the concept of leading a chariot.

இந்த கும்பளின் ரதமானவர் அவ்வளவாக கவர்ந்து கொண்டார்.

The leader of this group captivated everyone significantly.