என்

Tamil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛn/

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronoun

என் • (eṉ)

  1. 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)

  1. why?, wherefore
    Synonym: ஏன் (ēṉ)

Particle

என் • (eṉ)

  1. whatever, whichever

Etymology 3

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *aHn-

Verb

என் • (eṉ)

  1. to say, declare, assert
Conjugation

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “என்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
  • Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972) “என்”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House
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