Tamil · Family & People
பெண்
pen
Woman; female; girl
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult female person, or a girl.
Example
இந்த பெண் மருத்துவர்.
This woman is a doctor.
Etymology
'பெண்' (pen) originates from the Proto-Dravidian root '*peṇ', meaning 'woman' or 'female'. This term has cultural and societal implications in describing femininity.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written Tamil, it is used in formal discussions of gender and relationships.