Dravidian etymology : List with all references

Proto-Dravidian : *tar_- (*-d_-)

Meaning : to join, tuck in, fasten; appropriate, opportune

Proto-South Dravidian: *tar_-

Proto-Telugu : *tar_-

Proto-South Dravidian : *tar_-

Meaning : to fasten, join, fix

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : tar_u (tar_uv-, tar_r_-)

Tamil meaning : to wear tightly as a cloth, fasten

Tamil derivates : tar_uvāy occasion, particular juncture, crisis, rare opportunity, stage (as in life); tar_ai (-v-, -nt-) to rivet, drive in (nails); tār_u putting on a cloth in the fashion of a divided skirt; taram opportune moment, time, turn; taruṇam right time, proper season

Malayalam : tar_a

Malayalam meaning : foundation, nailing, riveting

Malayalam derivates : tar_uka to be tucked in before and behind; tar_ayuka to be fixed; tar_ekka to drive in, hammer, fasten; enter, be fixed; tār_u wearing clothes tucked in; taram time, opportunity

Kannada : tar_i

Kannada meaning : state of being joined, of being put in or down, fixed or settled

Kannada derivates : tar_u (tatt-) to join, approach, engage in; n. state of being joined or connected, of being fit, of being settled; tar_u-vāy order, succession; tar_uṇa fit or proper time

Tulu : tarapuni, tarpuni

Tulu meaning : to rivet, fasten firmly; be riveted, fixed

Proto-Nilgiri : *tar_-

Number in DED : 3142

Proto-Nilgiri : *tar_-

Meaning : to get stuck (in mud, difficulties)

South Dravidian etymology: South Dravidian etymology

Toda : tar_- (tar_ɵ-)

Additional forms : Also Toda tar_f- (tar_t-) to make poor

Number in DED : 3142

Proto-Telugu : *tar_-

Meaning : opportunity, proper time, season, occasion

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Telugu : tar_i

Telugu (Krishnamurti) : tar_upu "to join together, amass (wealth)"

Additional forms : Also tar_i-gonu to endeavour, attempt; [1] tar_iyu, [2] tar_iyã-baḍu to approach; taruvāyi subsequent time, sequence, sequel, what follows; taruvāta afterwards, subsequently, next; taruṇamu opportunity, time, season

Number in DED : 3142

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