kulathil
குலத்தில்Tamil
In the clan/family or in the tank/pond.
Lyrics
Meaning
This word refers to 'in the clan/family' or 'in the tank/pond'. It is formed from the noun 'kulam' and the locative suffix '-il'. In lyrics, 'kulam' can denote a lineage or community, or a body of water like a pond or tank, often appearing in place names.
In the songs
Oru kulathil pengal kodom oru kulathil kollom amme
We do not give our girls to another clan, nor do we take from them, oh mother.
Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
Vavunik kulathil thullum meengal, vaaikkaal varappil valarum pookkal
The leaping fishes in Vavunikulam, the growing flowers on the canal ridges.
Veera Paramparai Vaazhum Ooru · Traditional Folk