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what for meaning in Tamil

எதற்கு etaṟku

what for in Tamil: எதற்கு (etaṟku). In English, what for means for what purpose.

Tamil words for what for

for what purpose
எதற்கு etaṟku
for what reason; why
எதற்கு etaṟku

English meaning of what for

  1. adverb For what purpose.
  2. adverb For what reason; why.
  3. noun An unspecified punishment or rebuke.

Full definition of what for

what for in a sentence

  • What is this tool for?
  • That's what friends are for.
  • He wants four copies of it? What for?

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Questions about what for in Tamil

What is the meaning of what for in Tamil?
What for in Tamil is எதற்கு (etaṟku).
what for என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
What for: எதற்கு (etaṟku).
What does what for mean in English?
What for means for what purpose.

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