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Paawam

பாவம்
PAA-vum

An expression of pity or sympathy in Tamil.

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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.'

As seen in crosswords

Paawam is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“An expression of pity or sympathy in Tamil” (6)

Category: Concept Origin: Tamil/malayalam Script: Tamil

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