Deeds Meaning in Tamil

The English noun 'Deeds' has two completely different meanings depending on whether you are talking about morality and behavior, or law and property.

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What is the proverb 'No good deed goes unpunished'?

Answer

It is a cynical joke meaning that even when you try to do something nice and helpful (a good deed), it often backfires and creates trouble for you.

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The singular form is 'Deed' (a single action or a single document).

A 'Title Deed' specifically proves legal ownership of real estate.

Tamil Meaning: செயல்கள் (Seyalgal) or கருமங்கள் (Karumangal).
This refers to an intentional action performed by a person, whether good or bad.
Example: He is known for his good deeds. Tamil: அவர் தனது நல்ல செயல்களுக்காக (தர்மங்களுக்காக) அறியப்படுகிறார்.

Tamil Meaning: பத்திரங்கள் (Pathirangal).
In law, a 'Deed' is an official, signed legal document that transfers the ownership of a property (like a house or land) from one person to another.
Example: I have signed the property deeds. Tamil: நான் சொத்து பத்திரங்களில் கையெழுத்திட்டுள்ளேன்.

This is a very famous English proverb.

Meaning: People should be judged by what they actually do, not by the promises they speak.
Tamil Equivalent Concept: சொல்லில் அல்ல, செயலில் காட்டு.

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It is a cynical joke meaning that even when you try to do something nice and helpful (a good deed), it often backfires and creates trouble for you.

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