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எப்போது

eppodhu

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about time.

Example

படம் எப்போது தொடங்கும்?

When does the movie start?

Etymology

'எப்போது' comes from the word 'என்று' meaning 'when' in a temporal context. The usage has evolved across various periods to pertain to timelines.

How & Where It’s Used

'எப்போது' is an integral part of both spoken and written Tamil, used in questions regarding time or events, suitable for all registers.

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