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Tamil
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronoun
என் • (eṉ)
- genitive of நான் (nāṉ); my
Etymology 2
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Adverb
என் • (eṉ)
- why?, wherefore
- Synonym: ஏன் (ēṉ)
Particle
என் • (eṉ)
- whatever, whichever
Etymology 3
Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *aHn-
Verb
என் • (eṉ)
- to say, declare, assert
Conjugation
References
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “என்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras : Diocesan Press
- Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972) “என்”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House