Etymology[edit]
From a form of the verb ஆ (ā). Literally, “if it happens or becomes”.
Pronunciation[edit]
Conjunction[edit]
ஆனால் • (āṉāl)
- but
- Synonym: ஆயின் (āyiṉ)
- because
- Synonyms: ஆகையால் (ākaiyāl), ஏனென்றால் (ēṉeṉṟāl)
References[edit]
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஆனால்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press