Meaning of Why in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
ஏன்
"Yen"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஏன்
"Yen"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Pronounced the same.
Example Usage
English
"Why did you come?"
Formal
நீங்கள் ஏன் வந்தீர்கள் (Neengal yen vandheergal)?
Spoken (Better)
நீங்க ஏன் வந்தீங்க (Neenga yen vandheenga)?