Proto-South Dravidian : *tag-
Meaning : fit; to suit, be proper
Tamil : taku (takuv-, takk-/takunt-)
Tamil meaning : to be fit, appropriate, suitable, proper, worthy, adequate, proportionate, be excellent, begin, get ready, be obtained, be deserved, resemble
Tamil derivates : takkatu that which is fit or proper; takkār worthy, virtuous people, the noble, impartial, upright persons; takk-iru to behave in a worthy manner; takku (takki-) to be fit, suitable, becoming; takkōr worthy persons; takal fitness; takavu suitability, fitness, worthiness, similitude, resemblance, comparison, quality, state, condition, manner, eminence, greatness, mercy, kindness, justice, equity, impartiality, strength, ability, knowledge, wisdom, clarity, chastity, good behaviour, morality, virtue; takuti fitness, meetness, suitability, propriety, nature, property, worthiness, excellence, good conduct, morality, equity, justice, impartiality, forbearance, patience, capacity, pecuniary ability, position, status, knowledge, wisdom, occasion, time; tak-appan_ father; takai fitness, suitability, propriety, likeness, resemblance, worthiness, excellence, greatness, superiority, dignity, mercy, grace, love, affection, kindness, beauty, loveliness, goodness, nature, quality, character, fact, event; (-v-, -nt-) to be beautiful, lovely, resemble; takaimai fitness, greatness, excellence, nature, quality, character, esteem, worth, beauty, loveliness, conduct, behaviour, manner, order, method, fact, event
Malayalam : taku
Malayalam meaning : to be fit, suit
Malayalam derivates : takka fit; takkavan suitable, proper; takkam fitness, esp. convenient time; tak-appan father; tañcam, tañcu favourable season or moment, opportunity
Kannada : tagu (takk-)
Kannada meaning : to be fit or proper, suit
Kannada derivates : takka fit, proper, right, deserving, suitable, salutary, good, a good man, friend; takku largeness, greatness, exalted position; love, affection, desire; takkume fitness, etc.
Kodagu : takka
Kodagu meaning : sufficient
Kodagu derivates : takkë chief man, headman of village, man who superintends property and ceremonies of a god; takka (pl.) chief family
Tulu : takka
Tulu meaning : fit, suitable, proper, deserving, worthy
Number in DED : 3005
