1. "Who?" or "Whom?" This is the most common meaning of "Konthan" and is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about a person.
2. "Thief" In some contexts, "Konthan" can mean thief, but this is less common. It's important to consider the sentence structure and surrounding words to understand the intended meaning.
3. "One who does something" In some poetic or literary contexts, "Konthan" might be used to refer to a person who performs a specific action. This meaning is more nuanced and less frequent.
Examples:
* Konthan ethu cheythu? (Who did this?)
* Konthan enikku oru kaṭṭila kōṭṭu? (Whom should I give this letter to?)
* Konthan oru chōri? (Who is the thief?) - less common usage
To understand the exact meaning of "Konthan" in a specific sentence, you need to consider the context and the surrounding words.