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The verbs in Tamil are classified into two categories: Strong verbs and Weak verbs. Turning a verb root into a present tense verb depends on if the verb is a weak or strong verb: | The verbs in Tamil are classified into two categories: Strong verbs and Weak verbs. Turning a verb root into a present tense verb depends on if the verb is a weak or strong verb: | ||
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson:</span> [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Verb-Classes|Verb Classes]], [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Adjective-and-Adverb-Relationships|Adjective and Adverb Relationships]], [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Adjective-(பெயரடை)|Adjective (பெயரடை)]]. | |||
== Present Tense - Weak Verbs == | == Present Tense - Weak Verbs == | ||
The present tense refers to a sentence where the action is currently taking place. Examples of present tense sentences are “He runs”, “She reads”, and “They play”. | The present tense refers to a sentence where the action is currently taking place. Examples of present tense sentences are “He runs”, “She reads”, and “They play”. | ||
===Structure=== | ===Structure=== | ||
<code>verb root + கிற் + verb suffix</code> | <code>verb root + கிற் + verb suffix</code> | ||
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
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===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
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== | ==Other Lessons== | ||
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Strong-Middle-Weak-Verbs|Strong Middle Weak Verbs]] | * [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Strong-Middle-Weak-Verbs|Strong Middle Weak Verbs]] | ||
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Negatives|Negatives]] | * [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Negatives|Negatives]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:21, 29 March 2023
| ◀️ Travel and Transportation — Previous Lesson | Next Lesson — Past Tense ▶️ |
The verbs in Tamil are classified into two categories: Strong verbs and Weak verbs. Turning a verb root into a present tense verb depends on if the verb is a weak or strong verb:
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Verb Classes, Adjective and Adverb Relationships, How to Use Be & Adjective (பெயரடை).
Present Tense - Weak Verbs[edit | edit source]
The present tense refers to a sentence where the action is currently taking place. Examples of present tense sentences are “He runs”, “She reads”, and “They play”.
Structure[edit | edit source]
verb root + கிற் + verb suffix
Examples[edit | edit source]
| Tamil | English |
|---|---|
| நாய் தூங்குகிறது | The dog sleeps |
| அவர்கள் விளையாடுகிறார்கள் | They play |
| அவன் வாங்குகிறான் | He buys |
Present Tense - Strong Verbs[edit | edit source]
Structure[edit | edit source]
verb root + க்கிற் + verb suffix
Examples[edit | edit source]
| Tamil | English |
|---|---|
| கமலா படிக்கிறாள் | Kamala reads |
| நீ பார்க்கிறாய் | You watch |
| நான் நினைக்கிறேன் | I think |
More Examples[edit | edit source]
| Tamil | English |
|---|---|
| அவள் வேகமாக நடப்பாள் | She walks too fast |
| நான் தினமும் இருமுறை குளிக்கிறேன் | I bath twice a day |
| நான் எனது தோழிக்கு கவிதை எழுதுகிறேன் | I write a poem to my friend |
| நாம் இந்தியாவில் வாழ்கிறோம் | We live in India |
| நிலா பூமியை சுற்றுகிறது | The moon moves around the earth |
| சில மனிதர்களுக்கு கார உணவு பிடிக்கும் | Some people like spicy food |
Video[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- https://www.learntamil.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV86ULyHufI
- https://ilearntamil.com/present-tense/
Videos[edit | edit source]
Basic English Grammar in Tamil | Simple Present Tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]
LEARN TAMIL - 05 " PRESENT TENSE " & " CONJUGATION ...[edit | edit source]
Present & Past Tense in Tamil - YouTube[edit | edit source]
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE IN TAMIL - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Strong Middle Weak Verbs
- Negatives
- Adjective (பெயரடை)
- Negation
- Future Tense எதிர்காலம்
- Verb Classes
- Pronouns
- Plural Noun Suffix Addition
- Past tense
- Plural nouns
- Adjective and Adverb Relationships
- Cases
- Tamil Finite Verbs Conjugation
- Prepositions
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