sollum
சொல்லும்Tells, narrates, speaks
Meaning
Sollum is a common Tamil verb meaning 'to tell' or 'to speak'. In dance lyrics, it typically appears when describing a character, object, or action that conveys a story, emotion, or historical fact. It is a straightforward verb and does not carry specific imagery related to deities or dance forms.
In the songs
Nrityam. Magizhchi, sogam, kobam allathu kaadhal pondra unarchigaludan nadana kalaignar oru kathaiyai sollum idam ithu.
Nritya. This is where the dancer tells a story with expressions like showing joy, sadness, anger, or love.
Introduction to Bharatanatyam - Chapter 2 · Unknown
Thonmai sollum kalvettugal paaru, tholliyar porutkalai thaangiya vaeru
Look at the inscriptions that tell of antiquity, the root that bears archaeological artifacts.
Veera Paramparai Vaazhum Ooru · Traditional Folk