This is the 498th most frequent Tamil word.
ஏம
Deceit or trick.
Here, 'ஏம' is used in the meaning of 'cheat' or 'deceive', typically indicating someone being misled or tricked.
அவன் ஏமாந்தான்!
He was cheated!
In this example, 'ஏம' is used as a verb root where it is conjugated to form 'ஏமாற்றம்', a command or imperative form advising against deceit.
ஏமாற்றம் செய்யாதே!
Do not cheat!
In this context, 'ஏம' acts as an intensifier to signify something exaggeratedly foolish or inconceivable.