= ಎನ್.

used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the identity, nature or value of an object or matter.

often used to ask for repetition of an utterance or part of an utterance not properly heard or understood.

used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the character, nature, occupation, position or role of a person.

either or any, of the persons, things or events previously mentioned or implied.

ಏನೂ ಇಲ್ಲ enūilla nothing; nothing at all; ಏನಕ್ಕೆ ēnakke (a wrong but coll. form of ಏತಕ್ಕೆ) why? what for? ಏನಕ್ಕೂ ಬಾರದ್ದು ēnakkū bāraddu (fig.) to be utterly useless (for any purpose); ಏನೇ ಆಗಲಿ ēne āgali what ever happens; ಏನೇ ಆದರೂ ēne ādarū whatever; b) something; ಏನೇನೂ ēnēnū (used in negative sense) at all; in the last degree.

for what reason, cause or purpose? with what motive? (as in ಏನು ಬಂದಿರಿ?).

an offence against religious or moral law; an action that is or is felt to be highly reprehensible ಒರ transgression of the law of God; a sin.

to say; to speak; to utter (a word); to pronounce.

= ಏನು.

an interjection used to express surprise, excitement, appreciation; etc.

(masc.) any of various kinds of deer; a black antelope.

= ಎಣಿಸು - 1, 2 & 3.

(in composition) eight.