Where does “வாய்ப்பு” come from?
வாய்ப்பு (Tamil) comes from Tamil வாய், from Proto-Dravidian *wāy — mouth (edge, beak, mouth of vessel, aperture, blade of sword).
வாய்ப்பு (Tamil): chance, opportunity, opening
Definitions
- chance, opportunity, opening
Ancestry of “வாய்ப்பு”, step by step
வாய்ப்பு traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Tamil வாய்
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | வாய் | mouth; beak of birds |
| 2 | Proto-Dravidian | *wāy | mouth (edge, beak, mouth of vessel, aperture, blade of sword) |
via Tamil ப்பு
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | ப்பு | — |