Tamil · Family & People
ஆண்
aan
Man; male
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult male person.
Example
அந்த ஆண் என் ஆசிரியர்.
That man is my teacher.
Etymology
'ஆண்' (aan) stems from the Proto-Dravidian '*ān', meaning 'man' or 'male'. It has developed as a general term for adult males and masculinity.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, across spoken and written language, often applied in discussions of gender or social roles.