sila
சிலSome, a few, certain, unspecified quantity.
Meaning
Sila indicates an unspecified, small quantity or number. In lyrics, it often precedes nouns like 'days,' 'moments,' or 'experiences' to denote 'some' or 'a few' of them. It functions as a general quantifier rather than attaching to specific deities or imagery.
In the songs
Kanavodu sila naal ninaivodu sila naal
Some days with dreams, some days with memories.
Annakili Unnai Theduthe · Ilaiyaraaja
Sila yetra irakkangal aram than mel ninaivene
I will think of some ups and downs on it
Mazhai Mazhai · Unknown
Sila nimida pazhakkam endralum apparavaikkaga ange kaathuk kondirukkirathu intha marakkilai
Even if it's a habit of a few minutes, this tree branch is waiting there for that bird.
Muttha Mazhai Pozhiya · Unknown
Sila nimida pazhakkam endralum apparavaikkaga ange kaathuk kondirukkirathu intha marakkilai
Even if it's a habit of a few minutes, this tree branch is waiting there for that bird.
Muttha Mazhai Pozhiya · Unknown