Paawam
பாவம்
PAA-vum
An expression of pity or sympathy in Tamil.
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)
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