A1 Expression خنثی

ஏன்?

ஏன

Why?

تمرین کن

معنی

Asking for a reason.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Asking 'Why' to elders is often softened by adding 'konjam' (a little) or using a very soft tone to avoid appearing defiant. In Jaffna Tamil, 'ஏன்' is often followed by 'எண்டு' (endu) in reported speech, creating a distinct rhythmic pattern. The word 'ஏன்' is a staple in dramatic punch dialogues, often repeated for emphasis: 'ஏன்? ஏன்? ஏன்?' On Twitter/X, Tamil users use 'ஏன்' to question government policies or social trends, often accompanied by the hashtag #Why.

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The Magic Word

If you don't understand something, just say 'ஏன்?' (Yēn?). It's the fastest way to get a native speaker to explain things more simply.

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Watch the Vowel

If you say it too short, people will think you are saying 'My' (En). Stretch that 'ē'!

معنی

Asking for a reason.

💡

The Magic Word

If you don't understand something, just say 'ஏன்?' (Yēn?). It's the fastest way to get a native speaker to explain things more simply.

⚠️

Watch the Vowel

If you say it too short, people will think you are saying 'My' (En). Stretch that 'ē'!

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Rhetorical Power

Use 'ஏன் கூடாது?' (Why not?) to sound more confident and fluent in debates.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct word to complete the question: '______ are you crying?'

நீ ______ அழுகிறாய்?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏன்

Crying usually requires a reason, so 'ஏன்' (Why) is the correct interrogative.

Fill in the blank with the word for 'Because'.

எனக்குத் தாமதம், ______ போக்குவரத்து அதிகம்.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏனென்றால்

'ஏனென்றால்' means 'because' and connects the result with the reason.

Complete the dialogue between two friends.

A: நான் இன்று வரவில்லை. B: ______?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏன்

Friend B is asking for the reason Friend A is not coming.

Match the question to the situation.

Situation: You see a very expensive shirt.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏன் இவ்வளவு விலை?

Asking 'Why is it so expensive?' is the logical response to seeing a high price tag.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct word to complete the question: '______ are you crying?' Choose A1

நீ ______ அழுகிறாய்?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏன்

Crying usually requires a reason, so 'ஏன்' (Why) is the correct interrogative.

Fill in the blank with the word for 'Because'. جای خالی A2

எனக்குத் தாமதம், ______ போக்குவரத்து அதிகம்.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏனென்றால்

'ஏனென்றால்' means 'because' and connects the result with the reason.

Complete the dialogue between two friends. dialogue_completion A1

A: நான் இன்று வரவில்லை. B: ______?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏன்

Friend B is asking for the reason Friend A is not coming.

Match the question to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You see a very expensive shirt.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ஏன் இவ்வளவு விலை?

Asking 'Why is it so expensive?' is the logical response to seeing a high price tag.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, but your tone and the verbs you use with it determine the formality.

'ஏன்' asks for the cause (Why did it happen?), while 'எதற்கு' asks for the purpose (What is it for?).

You say 'ஏன் கூடாது?' (Yēn kūdāthu?) or 'ஏன் முடியாது?' (Yēn mudiyāthu?).

Usually, it comes at the beginning or middle. Putting it at the end is rare and usually only for extreme emphasis in slang.

The '-da' is a casual suffix for males. It makes the 'why' sound very friendly or very aggressive depending on the tone.

عبارات مرتبط

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எதற்கு?

similar

For what? / For what purpose?

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எதனால்?

specialized form

By what? / Due to what?

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ஏனென்றால்

builds on

Because

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ஏனோ தெரியவில்லை

specialized form

Don't know why

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