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<div class="pg_page_title">Tamil Grammar - Nouns</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Tamil Grammar - Nouns</div>
Hi Tamil learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing Tamil nouns. Nouns are an important part of any language, and Tamil is no exception. In this lesson, we will look at the different types of nouns in Tamil, how to form them, and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some common mistakes that people make when using nouns in Tamil.<br><br>__TOC__<br><br>
== Types of Nouns ==
Nouns in Tamil can be divided into two main categories: singular and plural. Singular nouns refer to one person, place, or thing, while plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, or thing. For example, the word "குழந்தை" (child) is a singular noun, while the word "குழந்தைகள்" (children) is a plural noun.<br><br>
=== Forming Plural Nouns ===
Forming plural nouns in Tamil is relatively simple. Most singular nouns can be made plural by adding the suffix "-கள்" to the end of the word. For example, the word "குழந்தை" (child) becomes "குழந்தைகள்" (children). However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, the word "பிராண்டு" (brother) becomes "பிரண்டுகள்" (brothers).<br><br>
=== Using Nouns in Sentences ===
When using nouns in sentences, it is important to remember to use the correct form. For example, if you are talking about one person, you should use the singular form of the noun. If you are talking about more than one person, you should use the plural form of the noun. For example, if you are talking about one child, you should say "ஒரு குழந்தை" (one child), and if you are talking about two children, you should say "இரண்டு குழந்தைகள்" (two children).<br><br>
=== Common Mistakes ===
One of the most common mistakes people make when using nouns in Tamil is forgetting to use the correct form. For example, if you are talking about one child, you should say "ஒரு குழந்தை" (one child), and not "ஒரு குழந்தைகள்" (one children). Another common mistake is using the wrong form of the noun. For example, if you are talking about two brothers, you should say "இரண்டு பிரண்டுகள்" (two brothers), and not "இரண்டு பிராண்டுகள்" (two brother).<br><br>
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we have looked at the different types of nouns in Tamil, how to form them, and how to use them in sentences. We have also looked at some common mistakes that people make when using nouns in Tamil. By understanding these concepts, you will be able to use nouns correctly in Tamil.<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tamil Tamil] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be learning about Tamil nouns! Nouns are important as they are the backbone of any sentence; and it is necessary to have a good understanding of nouns to construct sentences correctly.


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<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Adjective-and-Adverb-Relationships|Adjective and Adverb Relationships]], [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Tamil-Finite-Verbs-Conjugation|Tamil Finite Verbs Conjugation]], [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Nouns-and-Pronouns|Nouns and Pronouns]] & [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Negatives|Negatives]].</span>
== What are Nouns? ==
Before diving deep into Tamil nouns, let's understand what a noun is. A noun is a word that describes and defines a person, place, thing, event, or quality. They are usually used as the subject or the object of the sentence, and they add meaning to the sentence.
In Tamil, a noun is a word that describes a person, place, thing, or idea. In Tamil grammar, nouns are classified into multiple categories, mainly gender and number; and the endings of the noun vary based on these categories.
== Gender in Tamil Nouns ==
In Tamil, a noun is categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun depends on the context or physical characteristics of the noun. There are no specific rules to determine gender, but certain endings and letters are commonly associated with particular genders.
Here are some examples of Tamil nouns categorized by gender:
{| class="wikitable"
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| மனிதன் || manitan || Human (Masculine)
|-
| பெண் || peṇ || Woman (Feminine)
|-
| மரம் || maram || Tree (Neuter)
|-
| தாய் || tāy || Mother (Feminine)
|-
| அண்டம் || anṭam || Egg (Neuter)
|}
== Number in Tamil Nouns ==
In Tamil, nouns are also classified into two numbers: singular and plural. The endings of a noun change based on the number of the noun. Singular nouns describe a single object, while plural nouns describe more than one object.
Here are some examples of Tamil nouns categorized by number:
{| class="wikitable"
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| மணி || maṇi || Gem (Singular)
|-
| மணிகள் || maṇikaḷ || Gems (Plural)
|-
| பாடல் || pāṭal || Song (Singular)
|-
| பாடல்கள் || pāṭalgaḷ || Songs (Plural)
|-
| மாமிசம் || māmisaṃ || Mango (Singular)
|-
| மாமிசங்கள் || māmisagaḷ || Mangoes (Plural)
|}
In Tamil, plural nouns are formed by adding specific endings to the singular noun. The endings vary based on the gender and ending of the singular noun.
Here are some rules for forming plural nouns:
- Masculine Nouns: Add "கள்" or "க்கள்" to the singular noun.
- Feminine Nouns: Add "கள்" to the singular noun.
- Neuter Nouns: Add "கள்" to the singular noun if it ends with a consonant, or "க்குகள்" if it ends with a vowel.
== Tamil Nouns Examples in Context ==
To understand Tamil nouns better, let's have a dialogue adding some Tamil nouns in context:
* Person 1: நான் திருமணம் செய்ய வந்தேன். (Nāṉ tirumaṇam ceyya vantēṉ.) (I came to get married.)
* Person 2: உங்கள் பணம் நன்குகொடுத்தால் எங்கு நீங்கள் திருமணம் செய்யலாம். (Uṅkaḷ paṇam naṉkukotuttāl engu nīṅkaḷ tirumaṇam ceyyalām.) (If you pay your money well, where can't you marry?)
Here are some more examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| வண்ணம் சிகப்பு || vaṇṇam sikappu || Color Red
|-
| வெண்ணிலா || veṇṇilā || Sky Blue
|-
| மலை || malai || Mountain
|-
| கடல் || kaṭal || Sea
|}
== Learning from Tamil Natives ==
To better your Tamil understanding, it is always best to learn from Tamil natives who will give you a real-time understanding of the language's concepts. You can find Tamil natives on [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=125 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tamil/question questions]. You can also find more Tamil language learning materials on the [Language/Tamil|Tamil] page of Polyglot Club.
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_grammar Tamil grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/30022445 Tamil Nouns]
* [https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/public/h_sch_9a.pdf The Tamil Case System]
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==Videos==
==Videos==
===Nouns 03 | Learn English Grammar Through Tamil - YouTube===
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===G11 | Abstract Nouns, Concrete Nouns in Tamil - YouTube===
===G11 | Abstract Nouns, Concrete Nouns in Tamil - YouTube===
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===Types of Noun in tamil // Noun english grammar in tamil // Nouns in ...===
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Continuous-tense|Continuous tense]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Tamil-Finite-Verbs-Conjugation|Tamil Finite Verbs Conjugation]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Cases|Cases]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Strong-Middle-Weak-Verbs|Strong Middle Weak Verbs]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/That,-This,-and-Question-Words|That, This, and Question Words]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Negatives|Negatives]]


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Tamil Grammar - Nouns

Hi Tamil learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about Tamil nouns! Nouns are important as they are the backbone of any sentence; and it is necessary to have a good understanding of nouns to construct sentences correctly.


Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Adjective and Adverb Relationships, Tamil Finite Verbs Conjugation, Nouns and Pronouns & Negatives.

What are Nouns?[edit | edit source]

Before diving deep into Tamil nouns, let's understand what a noun is. A noun is a word that describes and defines a person, place, thing, event, or quality. They are usually used as the subject or the object of the sentence, and they add meaning to the sentence.

In Tamil, a noun is a word that describes a person, place, thing, or idea. In Tamil grammar, nouns are classified into multiple categories, mainly gender and number; and the endings of the noun vary based on these categories.

Gender in Tamil Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Tamil, a noun is categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun depends on the context or physical characteristics of the noun. There are no specific rules to determine gender, but certain endings and letters are commonly associated with particular genders.

Here are some examples of Tamil nouns categorized by gender:

Tamil Pronunciation English
மனிதன் manitan Human (Masculine)
பெண் peṇ Woman (Feminine)
மரம் maram Tree (Neuter)
தாய் tāy Mother (Feminine)
அண்டம் anṭam Egg (Neuter)

Number in Tamil Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Tamil, nouns are also classified into two numbers: singular and plural. The endings of a noun change based on the number of the noun. Singular nouns describe a single object, while plural nouns describe more than one object.

Here are some examples of Tamil nouns categorized by number:

Tamil Pronunciation English
மணி maṇi Gem (Singular)
மணிகள் maṇikaḷ Gems (Plural)
பாடல் pāṭal Song (Singular)
பாடல்கள் pāṭalgaḷ Songs (Plural)
மாமிசம் māmisaṃ Mango (Singular)
மாமிசங்கள் māmisagaḷ Mangoes (Plural)

In Tamil, plural nouns are formed by adding specific endings to the singular noun. The endings vary based on the gender and ending of the singular noun.

Here are some rules for forming plural nouns:

- Masculine Nouns: Add "கள்" or "க்கள்" to the singular noun. - Feminine Nouns: Add "கள்" to the singular noun. - Neuter Nouns: Add "கள்" to the singular noun if it ends with a consonant, or "க்குகள்" if it ends with a vowel.

Tamil Nouns Examples in Context[edit | edit source]

To understand Tamil nouns better, let's have a dialogue adding some Tamil nouns in context:

  • Person 1: நான் திருமணம் செய்ய வந்தேன். (Nāṉ tirumaṇam ceyya vantēṉ.) (I came to get married.)
  • Person 2: உங்கள் பணம் நன்குகொடுத்தால் எங்கு நீங்கள் திருமணம் செய்யலாம். (Uṅkaḷ paṇam naṉkukotuttāl engu nīṅkaḷ tirumaṇam ceyyalām.) (If you pay your money well, where can't you marry?)

Here are some more examples:

Tamil Pronunciation English
வண்ணம் சிகப்பு vaṇṇam sikappu Color Red
வெண்ணிலா veṇṇilā Sky Blue
மலை malai Mountain
கடல் kaṭal Sea

Learning from Tamil Natives[edit | edit source]

To better your Tamil understanding, it is always best to learn from Tamil natives who will give you a real-time understanding of the language's concepts. You can find Tamil natives on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also find more Tamil language learning materials on the [Language/Tamil|Tamil] page of Polyglot Club.

Sources[edit | edit source]

Videos[edit | edit source]

G11 | Abstract Nouns, Concrete Nouns in Tamil - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Types of Noun in tamil // Noun english grammar in tamil // Nouns in ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]