என்னது

From என்ன (eṉṉa) +‎ அது (atu).

• IPA^(key): /ɛnːɐd̪ʊ/, [ɛnːɐd̪ɯ]

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என்னது • (eṉṉatu)

1. what

   Synonym: என்ன (eṉṉa)

   அது என்னது? ― atu eṉṉatu? ― What is that?

• Usually used as a standalone word or at the end of a sentence; using it in the middle, such as this, except in certain expressions has become dated:

  • நீ என்னது சொல்கிறாய்? ^[1]

    nī eṉṉatu colkiṟāy?

    What are you saying?

• என்ன (eṉṉa) on the other hand can be placed anywhere.

என்னது • (eṉṉatu)

1. an expression of surprise or disbelief: what!

   Synonym: என்ன (eṉṉa)