போதை

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /poːd̪ɐɪ̯/

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit बोध (bodha, “knowledge”).

Noun

போதை • (pōtai)

  1. mature knowledge.

Etymology 2

From Urdu بودا (bodā, “of slow wit; unintelligent”). Compare Hindi बूदा (būdā).

Noun

போதை • (pōtai)

  1. (colloquial) intoxication; inebriation; giddiness (as from drink).

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