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சாவி

saavi

Key

Beginnernoun

Definition

A metal object used to open locks.

Example

என் சாவி காணவில்லை.

I cannot find my keys.

Etymology

The term 'சாவி' (saavi) means 'key' and has etymological roots connecting to security and access, intrinsic to Tamil domestic life.

How & Where It’s Used

Predominantly a spoken term, it is used casually among all age groups and across various Tamil-speaking regions, with occasional formal use in legal and security contexts.

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