This is the 339th most frequent Tamil word.
அஞ
The Tamil word "அஞ" means "to fear" or "to be afraid."
The word 'அஞ' here forms part of 'அஞ்ஞானம்', which means ignorance, showing its usage in describing a state of mind.
அஞ்ஞானம் மலிவு அடைய வேண்டும்.
Ignorance should be eradicated.
The word 'அஞ' contributes to the word 'அஞ்சு', indicating fear or being scared.
அஞ்சுகிறான் மழலை.
The child is scared.
Here, 'அஞ்சு' from 'அஞ' conveys the act of keeping to caution or avoiding something due to respect or fear.