Tamil · Food & Drink

சாதம்

saadham

Cooked rice

Beginnernoun

Definition

Cooked rice, the staple of every Tamil meal.

Example

சாம்பார் சாதம் சாப்பிட்டேன்.

I ate sambar rice.

Etymology

'சாதம்' (saadham) originates from the Proto-Dravidian root '*sāṭam', meaning 'cooked rice'. Rice holds cultural significance as a staple food in Tamil Nadu.

How & Where It’s Used

Primarily used in spoken Tamil, it appears in both informal and formal culinary contexts, emphasizing its importance in Tamil cuisine.

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