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cough in Tamil

cough in Tamil is இருமு, இருமல் — cough means to force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

cough in Tamil

இருமு
Pronounced: irumu
to push air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound) and out through the mouth
இருமல்
Pronounced: irumal
sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis, and out through the mouth

What does "cough" mean?

  1. verb To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
    "He coughed all night because of his cold."
  2. verb Informal, often "cough up": to hand over money or information reluctantly.
    "He finally coughed up the cash he owed."
  3. noun The act or sound of coughing, or a condition that causes repeated coughing.
    "That cough sounds like it needs a doctor's attention."

cough in a sentence

  • He coughed all night because of his cold.
  • She coughed into her elbow to avoid spreading germs.
  • He finally coughed up the cash he owed.
  • After hours of questioning, the suspect coughed up the truth.

Similar words in Tamil

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Frequently asked questions

cough என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

"cough" in Tamil is இருமு, இருமல். cough means: To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

How do you pronounce இருமு?

"cough" in Tamil is இருமு, pronounced "irumu".

How do you use "cough" in a sentence?

Example: "He coughed all night because of his cold." In Tamil, "cough" is இருமு, இருமல்.

Are there other ways to say "cough" in Tamil?

Yes — Tamil has 2 translations listed for "cough": இருமு, இருமல்.

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