தீய

Tamil

Etymology

From தீமை (tīmai). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t̪iːja/

Adjective

தீய • (tīya)

  1. evil, wicked, fallacious
    அவன் தீய செயல்களை செய்யும் ஒரு பாவி.
    avaṉ tīya ceyalkaḷai ceyyum oru pāvi.
    He is a sinner who does evil deeds.

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “தீய”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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