Tamil · Question Words
ஆ?
-aa
Question suffix
Beginnerparticle
Definition
Added to the end of a word to make a yes/no question — nalamaa?
Example
நீங்கள் தமிழ் பேசுவீர்களா?
Do you speak Tamil?
Etymology
The '-ஆ?' particle is an interrogative suffix that has been integrated into the Tamil language to signify questions, prevalent in spoken Tamil.
How & Where It’s Used
This particle is predominantly used in spoken Tamil, marking informal inquiries or emphasizing questions in conversation.