Tamil · Travel & Places
வரைபடம்
varaipadam
Map
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
Example
போனில் வரைபடம் பார்க்கிறேன்.
I look at the map on my phone.
Etymology
'வரையான' (varaipadam) is formed from 'வரை' (varai), meaning 'line' or 'border,' and 'படம்' (padam) meaning 'picture,' hence referring to a representation of geographic lines.
How & Where It’s Used
'Varaipadam' is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in educational settings or when discussing geography.