Tamil · Common Verbs
kudikka
To drink
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
தினமும் நிறைய தண்ணீர் குடியுங்கள்.
Drink plenty of water every day.
'குடிக்க' (kudikka) is derived from earlier Dravidian roots relating to the consumption of liquids. It reflects the basic human need for hydration.
This term is used in both informal and formal contexts and is common in spoken language. It can also be found in written texts discussing food and beverage consumption.