Tamil · Question Words

ஆ?

-aa

Question suffix

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Definition

Added to the end of a word to make a yes/no question — nalamaa?

Example

நீங்கள் தமிழ் பேசுவீர்களா?

Do you speak Tamil?

Etymology

The '-ஆ?' particle is an interrogative suffix that has been integrated into the Tamil language to signify questions, prevalent in spoken Tamil.

How & Where It’s Used

This particle is predominantly used in spoken Tamil, marking informal inquiries or emphasizing questions in conversation.

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