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padukkai
Bed
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
நள்ளிரவுக்கு முன் படுக்கைக்கு போவேன்.
I go to bed before midnight.
The word 'படுக்கை' (padukkai) directly translates to 'bed' and is rooted in the tradition of sleep and rest in Tamil culture, emphasizing comfort and relaxation.
Primarily used in everyday conversation, it is apt for both written and spoken contexts, found in literature, health discussions, and household items.