ஆனால்

Tamil

Etymology

From a form of the verb ஆ (ā). Literally, “if it happens or becomes”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aːnaːl/

Conjunction

ஆனால் • (āṉāl)

  1. but
    Synonym: ஆயின் (āyiṉ)
  2. because
    Synonyms: ஆகையால் (ākaiyāl), ஏனென்றால் (ēṉeṉṟāl)

References
  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஆனால்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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