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handicap in Tamil

handicap in Tamil is ஊனம் — handicap means a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.

handicap in Tamil

ஊனம்
Pronounced: ūṉam
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people

What does "handicap" mean?

  1. noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
    "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap."
  2. noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
    "Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip."
  3. noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
    "She plays off a handicap of 12 in golf."
  4. verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.
    "The injury handicapped his chances of winning the race."

handicap in a sentence

  • The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap.
  • Despite his handicap, he became a champion swimmer.
  • Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip.
  • Lack of funding proved a serious handicap for the small charity.

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Frequently asked questions

handicap என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

"handicap" in Tamil is ஊனம். handicap means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.

How do you pronounce ஊனம்?

"handicap" in Tamil is ஊனம், pronounced "ūṉam".

How do you use "handicap" in a sentence?

Example: "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap." In Tamil, "handicap" is ஊனம்.

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