No. 825 in Tamil
ஐய
The Tamil word "ஐய" means "doubt" or "uncertainty."
In a sentence
ஐயா, தயவுசெய்து என்னைக் கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறேன்.
Sir, I kindly request your attention.
The word "ஐயா" (aiyā) here is a respectful form of address akin to 'sir'.
இது உண்மையா, ஐயா?
Is this true, sir?
In this sentence, "ஐயா" (aiyā) is used to address someone with politeness and formality.
ஐயக் குற்றங்கள் இங்கு விளக்கப்படுகின்றன.
The doubtful matters are being explained here.
Here, "ஐய" (aiya) denotes doubt or suspicion as part of the noun phrase.
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