Tamil · Question Words
எப்போது
eppodhu
When
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about time.
Example
படம் எப்போது தொடங்கும்?
When does the movie start?
Etymology
'எப்போது' comes from the word 'என்று' meaning 'when' in a temporal context. The usage has evolved across various periods to pertain to timelines.
How & Where It’s Used
'எப்போது' is an integral part of both spoken and written Tamil, used in questions regarding time or events, suitable for all registers.