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duty in Tamil

duty in Tamil is கடமை — duty means something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.

duty in Tamil

கடமை
Pronounced: kaṭamai
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do

What does "duty" mean?

  1. noun Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
    "Jurors have a civic duty to listen carefully to all the evidence."
  2. noun A tax charged on goods, especially imports.
    "Import duty makes some foreign cars much more expensive to buy."
  3. noun The period during which someone is actively working or on call.
    "Her duty starts at six, so she leaves the house before dawn."
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duty in a sentence

  • Jurors have a civic duty to listen carefully to all the evidence.
  • It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally.
  • Import duty makes some foreign cars much more expensive to buy.
  • The airport shop sells perfume without duty, so it costs less there.

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Frequently asked questions

duty என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"duty" in Tamil is கடமை. duty means: Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
How do you pronounce கடமை?
"duty" in Tamil is கடமை, pronounced "kaṭamai".
How do you use "duty" in a sentence?
Example: "Jurors have a civic duty to listen carefully to all the evidence." In Tamil, "duty" is கடமை.
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