ஆனால்

Tamil

Etymology

From a form of the verb ஆ (ā). Literally, “if it happens or becomes”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aːnaːl/

Conjunction

ஆனால் • (āṉāl)

1. but

   Synonym: ஆயின் (āyiṉ)

2. because

   Synonyms: ஆகையால் (ākaiyāl), ஏனென்றால் (ēṉeṉṟāl)

References

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