Tamil

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Etymology

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From (e). From Proto-Dravidian *yā. Cognate with Malayalam ഏത് (ētŭ).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /eːd̪ʊ/, [eːd̪ɯ]

Pronoun

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ஏது (ētu)

  1. which?, what?
  2. why?
  3. whence?, how?
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References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஏது”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press