Tamil · Emotions & Feelings
தாகம்
thaagam
Thirst
Beginnernoun
Definition
The need to drink.
Example
ஓடிய பிறகு தாகமாக இருந்தது.
After running I was thirsty.
Etymology
'தாகம்' (thaagam) comes from Old Tamil, where it relates to the thirst or desire for something, symbolizing not just physical thirst but a longing or yearning.
How & Where It’s Used
'தாகம்' is used in both formal and informal conversations, particularly in literary and poetic texts. It is understood universally in Tamil-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in Sangam literature and various folk narratives, depicting human desires and cravings.