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Debris Meaning in Tamil

The word 'Debris' is frequently used in news reports regarding earthquakes, airplane crashes, building collapses, and even space exploration.

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What is the difference between Garbage and Debris?

Answer

Garbage usually refers to household food waste. Debris specifically refers to the scattered broken pieces of something that has been destroyed (like wood, concrete, or metal).

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Key Facts

'Space Debris' refers to the thousands of dead satellites and broken rocket parts currently orbiting the Earth.

Synonyms for debris include Rubble, Wreckage, Ruins, and Trash.

1. Exact Tamil Meanings

  • இடிபாடுகள் (Idipadugal): The broken pieces or ruins of a destroyed building or vehicle.
  • குப்பைகள் / கழிவுகள் (Kuppaigal / Kazhivugal): Scattered rubbish, waste, or trash.

2. Pronunciation Warning

Before using this word, it is critical to know how to pronounce it. The 's' at the end of the word is completely silent.

  • ❌ Wrong: Deh-bris
  • ✅ Right: Day-bree (டே-ப்ரீ)

3. Example Sentences

  • English: The rescue team is searching for survivors under the debris. Tamil: மீட்புக்குழுவினர் இடிபாடுகளுக்கு அடியில் சிக்கியவர்களை தேடி வருகின்றனர். (Meetpukuzhuvinar idipadugalukku adiyil sikkiyavargalai thedi varuginranar).
  • English: Space debris is dangerous for satellites. Tamil: விண்வெளி குப்பைகள் (கழிவுகள்) செயற்கைக்கோள்களுக்கு ஆபத்தானவை.

Questions and Answers

What is the difference between Garbage and Debris?+

Garbage usually refers to household food waste. Debris specifically refers to the scattered broken pieces of something that has been destroyed (like wood, concrete, or metal).

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