Paawam
பாவம்
PAA-vum
Paawam (பாவம்) is a Tamil/malayalam-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an expression of pity or sympathy in Tamil. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer PAAWAM (6).
Meaning & usage
In Tamil, 'paawam' is used to express pity, sympathy, or compassion towards someone. It can be used to describe someone who is unfortunate or to express empathy for someone's situation. The term is often used colloquially in everyday conversations.
In a sentence
When she heard about his troubles, she couldn't help but say, 'Paawam, he has been through so much.'
Paawam as a crossword answer
Paawam is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An expression of pity or sympathy in Tamil” (6)
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