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How o we say what you doing in Tamil?

There are a few ways to say "What are you doing?" in Tamil, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* Nee engaa irukkira? (நீ எங்க இருக்கிற?) - This literally translates to "Where are you?", but it's used in a similar way to "What are you doing?" in English.

* Nee enna panrirukkira? (நீ என்ன பண்ணிட்டு இருக்கிற?) - This means "What are you doing?" in a more direct way.

Informal:

* Enna panra? (என்ன பண்ற?) - This is a more casual way to ask "What are you doing?"

* Epdi irukku? (எப்படி இருக்கு?) - This literally means "How are you?", but it can also be used to ask "What are you doing?" in informal situations.

Examples:

* Formal: "Nee engaa irukkira? I'm waiting for you." (நீ எங்க இருக்கிற? நான் உன்னை எதிர்பார்த்து இருக்கேன்.)

* Informal: "Enna panra? I'm just watching TV." (என்ன பண்ற? நான் டிவி பாத்துட்டு இருக்கேன்.)

The best way to choose the right phrase depends on who you're talking to and the situation.

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