English to Tamil Meaning of why - ஏன்

Why :

ஏன்

adverb

ஏன், எதற்காக, என்ன, என்ன மூலம், இதில், எந்த வழியில்

Whee :: wheeWhy :: ஏன்Whys :: எதற்காக

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

ஏன் கூடாது

(2) that's why ::

அதனால் தான்

(3) that is why ::

அதனால் தான்

(4) why is that ::

அது ஏன்

(5) why so ::

ஏன் அப்படி

(6) the reason why ::

காரணம் என்னவெனில்

(7) reason why ::

காரணம் ஏன்

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

ஏன் கூடாது

(2) that's why ::

அதனால் தான்

(3) that is why ::

அதனால் தான்

(4) why is that ::

அது ஏன்

(5) why so ::

ஏன் அப்படி

(6) the reason why ::

காரணம் என்னவெனில்

(7) reason why ::

காரணம் ஏன்

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

எப்படி வந்து

2. for what reason ::

என்ன காரணத்திற்காக

3. for what purpose ::

என்ன நோக்கத்திற்காக

4. what for ::

எதற்காக

5. to what end ::

என்ன முடிவுக்கு

6. wherefore ::

ஆகையால்

Noun

7. wherefore ::

ஆகையால்

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

- You're going to have to defend yourself. - Why didn't you get up and fight?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 4

And WHY would I do that?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

That's WHY they're rulers.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

Why do you think the gold cloaks wanted you?

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

Leonard-- I don't even know WHY you're talking about it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 16

Examples of why from TV Shows

- You're going to have to defend yourself. - Why didn't you get up and fight?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 4

And WHY would I do that?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

That's WHY they're rulers.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

Why do you think the gold cloaks wanted you?

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

Leonard-- I don't even know WHY you're talking about it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 16

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