Tamil · Question Words
ஏன்
yen
Why
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about reasons.
Example
ஏன் தாமதமாக வந்தீர்கள்?
Why did you come late?
Etymology
'ஏன்' has Old Tamil roots and refers to the reason or cause, a fundamental interrogative within the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'ஏன்' is commonly used in inquiries regarding motivations or causes, suitable across informal and formal environments, prevalent in both spoken and written forms.