* "Bow" or "Bend": This is the most common meaning of "madi". It refers to the act of bending or bowing the body, usually in respect or submission.
* "Lap": This meaning is used to refer to the space on someone's thighs when they are sitting. For example, "sit on my madi" would mean "sit on my lap".
* "Folds": "Madi" can also mean "folds" in fabric or clothing. This meaning is less common than the first two.
To understand the precise meaning of "madi" in a particular context, you need to consider the surrounding words and the overall sentence.
For example:
* "Avan madi kondan": This means "He bowed his head".
* "Kudirai madiyil irunththu": This means "From the horse's back".
* "Kaalai madiyil irunththu": This means "From the lap of the calf".
If you can provide me with the sentence or context where you encountered the word "madi", I can give you a more specific answer.