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Sought Meaning in Tamil

The word Sought is the past tense (and past participle) of the verb 'Seek'. It means you looked for something or asked for something in the past.

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How do you say 'Seek' in Tamil?

Answer

The present tense 'Seek' translates to தேடு (Thedu) for searching, and கேள் (Kel) for asking.

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Key Facts

Grammar rule: Seek (Present V1) -> Sought (Past V2) -> Sought (Past Participle V3). Just like Catch -> Caught -> Caught.

Tamil Meanings

1. Looked for / Searched (in the past)

  • தேடிய (Thediya): Searched.

Example:

  • English: He sought shelter from the rain.
  • Tamil: மழையிலிருந்து தப்பிக்க அவன் தங்குமிடத்தைத் தேடினான் (Mazhaiyilirunthu thappikka avan thangumidathai thedinan).

2. Asked for (in the past)

  • கேட்ட (Ketta) / நாடிய (Nadiya): Asked for / Requested.

Example:

  • English: The manager sought my advice.
  • Tamil: மேலாளர் எனது ஆலோசனையைக் கேட்டார் (Melalar enathu alosanaiyai kettar).

Common Phrase: Highly Sought After

If something is 'highly sought after', it means many people want it because it is rare or valuable.

  • Tamil: மிகவும் விரும்பப்படும் / அதிக தேவை உள்ள (Migavum virumbappadum / athiga thevai ulla).
  • Example: It is a highly sought-after job.

Questions and Answers

How do you say 'Seek' in Tamil?+

The present tense 'Seek' translates to **தேடு (Thedu)** for searching, and **கேள் (Kel)** for asking.

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