break (off)பிய்piy(piyyi)(6b tr)break or tear off with fingers; break a piece of bread, chappati, etc.; pinch; pinch off, as leaves, fruits, coffee beans, etc.
Usage:
நான் ரொட்டியைக் கையால் பிய்த்தேன்nāṉ roṭṭiyaik kaiyāl piyttēṉ
naan roṭṭiye kaiyaale picceen
I broke off a bit of bread (with my hand).