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Welcome to this engaging lesson on Tamil grammar, focusing on the Nominative and Accusative Cases! Understanding these cases is essential for constructing meaningful sentences and expressing ideas clearly in Tamil. As a beginner, you may wonder why these concepts matter. Well, they are the building blocks of sentence structure, helping you identify the subject and the object in a sentence. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of these cases and provide you with plenty of examples and exercises to solidify your understanding.

Why Nominative and Accusative Cases Matter[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the details, let’s briefly discuss the significance of the nominative and accusative cases in Tamil.

Nominative Case: This is the case for the subject of a sentence—the one performing the action. In English, we might say, "The boy eats." Here, "the boy" is in the nominative case.

Accusative Case: This case represents the object of the action—the one receiving the action. In the same sentence, "The boy eats the apple," "the apple" is in the accusative case.

Understanding these cases helps you construct sentences that are not only grammatically correct but also convey your thoughts effectively.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

Here’s how we’ll structure this lesson:

1. Definitions and Examples: We’ll define nominative and accusative cases and provide examples.

2. Examples: A set of tables illustrating various nouns in both cases.

3. Practice Exercises: A series of exercises to test your knowledge.

4. Solutions and Explanations: Detailed answers and explanations for each exercise.

Definitions and Examples[edit | edit source]

Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

In Tamil, the nominative case is used for the subject of the sentence. Typically, the subject is marked by the absence of a postposition or by the use of a specific postposition depending on the context.

Examples of Nominative Case:

Tamil	Pronunciation	English
குழந்தை	kuḻantai	The child
ஆண்	āṇ	The man
பெண்	peṇ	The woman
ஆசிரியர்	āciriyar	The teacher
பிள்ளை	piḷḷai	The kid

Accusative Case[edit | edit source]

The accusative case in Tamil indicates the object of the action. It is often marked by specific postpositions. For example, the postposition "ஐ" (ai) is used to denote the accusative case for animate objects.

Examples of Accusative Case:

Tamil	Pronunciation	English
குழந்தையை	kuḻantaiyai	The child (accusative)
ஆணை	āṇai	The man (accusative)
பெண்ணை	peṇṇai	The woman (accusative)
ஆசிரியரை	āciriyarai	The teacher (accusative)
பிள்ளையை	piḷḷaiyai	The kid (accusative)

Detailed Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's delve deeper into how the nominative and accusative cases work in Tamil. Here are some more examples to illustrate their usage:

Nominative and Accusative Examples Combined[edit | edit source]

Tamil	Pronunciation	English
குழந்தை மரத்தில் காய்கறி சாப்பிடுகிறது	kuḻantai marattil kāykaṟi cāppiṭugiratu	The child eats vegetables on the tree.
ஆண் புத்தகம் படிக்கிறது	āṇ puttakam paṭikkiratu	The man reads a book.
பெண் ஆட்டம் ஆடுகிறாள்	peṇ āṭṭam āṭugiṟāḷ	The woman dances.
ஆசிரியர் மாணவனை கற்பிக்கிறார்	āciriyar māṇavaṉai kaṟpikkiṟāṉ	The teacher teaches the student.
பிள்ளை விளையாட்டு ஆடுகிறது	piḷḷai viḷaiyāṭṭu āṭugiṟatu	The kid plays a game.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored the nominative and accusative cases in depth, it’s time to put your understanding to the test! Here are some exercises for you to practice:

Exercise 1: Identify the Cases[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the nominative and accusative cases.

1. குழந்தை பால் குடிக்கிறது.

2. ஆண் என்னிடம் புத்தகம் தருகிறான்.

3. பெண் பாட்டில் காய்கறி வைக்கிறாள்.

4. ஆசிரியர் மாணவனை சந்திக்கிறார்.

5. பிள்ளை தோட்டத்தில் விளையாட்டு ஆடுகிறது.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Tamil, using the correct cases.

1. The child drinks milk.

2. The man gives me a book.

3. The woman puts vegetables in the bottle.

4. The teacher meets the student.

5. The kid plays in the garden.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun in the accusative case.

1. நான் _____ (குழந்தை) பார்க்கிறேன்.

2. அவன் _____ (ஆண்) அழைக்கிறான்.

3. அவள் _____ (பெண்) காண்கிறாள்.

4. ஆசிரியர் _____ (மாணவன்) கற்பிக்கிறார்.

5. பிள்ளை _____ (விளையாட்டு) செய்கிறான்.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Nominative: குழந்தை; Accusative: பால்

2. Nominative: ஆண்; Accusative: புத்தகம்

3. Nominative: பெண்; Accusative: காய்கறி

4. Nominative: ஆசிரியர்; Accusative: மாணவனை

5. Nominative: பிள்ளை; Accusative: விளையாட்டு

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. குழந்தை பால் குடிக்கிறது.

2. ஆண் என்னிடம் புத்தகம் தருகிறான்.

3. பெண் பாட்டில் காய்கறி வைக்கிறாள்.

4. ஆசிரியர் மாணவனை சந்திக்கிறார்.

5. பிள்ளை தோட்டத்தில் விளையாட்டு ஆடுகிறது.

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. குழந்தையை

2. ஆணை

3. பெண்ணை

4. மாணவனை

5. விளையாட்டை

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the nominative and accusative cases in Tamil! Keep practicing, and you’ll find that using these cases becomes second nature as you continue your journey to mastering the Tamil language.

Table of Contents - Tamil Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Tamil Grammar

Daily Life Vocabulary

Verbs and Tenses

Profession and Work Vocabulary

Tamil Culture and Customs

Adjectives and Adverbs

Health and Fitness Vocabulary

Cases and Postpositions

Nominative and Accusative Cases
Postpositions

Nature, Environment and Wildlife Vocabulary

Tamil Literature and History

Negation and Interrogation

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+Welcome to this engaging lesson on Tamil grammar, focusing on the '''Nominative and Accusative Cases'''! Understanding these cases is essential for constructing meaningful sentences and expressing ideas clearly in Tamil. As a beginner, you may wonder why these concepts matter. Well, they are the building blocks of sentence structure, helping you identify the subject and the object in a sentence. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of these cases and provide you with plenty of examples and exercises to solidify your understanding.
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-As a Tamil language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that Tamil grammar can be challenging for beginners. In this lesson, we will focus on the nominative and accusative cases in Tamil. These cases are essential in forming sentences and understanding the structure of Tamil as a language. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how to use the nominative and accusative cases in your sentences.
+=== Why Nominative and Accusative Cases Matter ===
+Before we dive into the details, let’s briefly discuss the significance of the nominative and accusative cases in Tamil.
+* '''Nominative Case''': This is the case for the subject of a sentence—the one performing the action. In English, we might say, "The boy eats." Here, "the boy" is in the nominative case.
+* '''Accusative Case''': This case represents the object of the action—the one receiving the action. In the same sentence, "The boy eats the apple," "the apple" is in the accusative case.
+Understanding these cases helps you construct sentences that are not only grammatically correct but also convey your thoughts effectively.
+=== Structure of the Lesson ===
+Here’s how we’ll structure this lesson:
+. '''Definitions and Examples''': We’ll define nominative and accusative cases and provide examples.
+. '''Examples''': A set of tables illustrating various nouns in both cases.
+. '''Practice Exercises''': A series of exercises to test your knowledge.
+. '''Solutions and Explanations''': Detailed answers and explanations for each exercise.
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Cases|Cases]].</span>
+== Definitions and Examples ==
-== Nominative Case ==
-The Nominative case is used to refer to the subject of the sentence. For example: "நான் அழகான பழக்கம் உண்டாக்குகிறேன் (nāṉ aḻakāṉa paḻakkam uṇṭākkiṟēṉ)" means "I am creating a beautiful painting." Here, "நான் (nāṉ)" is the subject of the sentence, and it is in the nominative case.
+=== Nominative Case ===
-Here are some more examples of sentences in the nominative case:
+In Tamil, the nominative case is used for the subject of the sentence. Typically, the subject is marked by the absence of a postposition or by the use of a specific postposition depending on the context.
+'''Examples of Nominative Case''':
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| அவன் பதில் கொடுக்க வேண்டும் (avan padhil koṭukka vēṇṭum) || əʋən pəd̪ɪɻ koʈʊʈkə veːɳɖʊm || He must give the answer.
+| குழந்தை || kuḻantai || The child
 |-
-| அவர் ஒரு நல்ல சகோதரி (avar oru nalla sakōthari) || əʋər ɔru n̪əllə sakəʋəd̪ari || She is a good sister.
+| ஆண் || āṇ || The man
+|-
+| பெண் || peṇ || The woman
+|-
+| ஆசிரியர் || āciriyar || The teacher
 |-
-| நாம் கண்காணிப்போம் (nām kaṇkāṇippōm) || nɑːm kaŋkaːɳippom || We see.
-|}
-Now that you have seen some examples, let's practice some sentences together.
+| பிள்ளை || piḷḷai || The kid
-* நான் பழக்கம் உண்டாக்குகிறேன் (nāṉ paḻakkam uṇṭākkiṟēṉ) - I am making a painting.
+|}
-* அவன் பக்கத்தில் இருக்கிறான் (avan pakkathil irukkiṟān) - He is standing near.
-* அவள் வாங்கி விட்டது (avaḷ vāṅgi viṭṭadu) - She bought and left.
-* நாம் பாடுகிறோம் (nām pāṭukirōm) - We are singing.
-== Accusative Case ==
+=== Accusative Case ===
-The Accusative case is used to refer to the object of the sentence. For example: "நான் ஒரு படம் பார்க்கிறேன் (nāṉ oru paṭam pārkkiṟēṉ)" means "I am watching a movie." Here, "படம் (paṭam)" is the object of the sentence, and it is in the accusative case.
+The accusative case in Tamil indicates the object of the action. It is often marked by specific postpositions. For example, the postposition "ஐ" (ai) is used to denote the accusative case for animate objects.
-Here are some more examples of sentences in the accusative case:
+'''Examples of Accusative Case''':
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| குழந்தையை || kuḻantaiyai || The child (accusative)
 |-
-| நான் ஒரு மாணவனை பார்த்தேன் (nāṉ oru māṇavaṉai pārttēṉ) || nɑːn oru maːɳavəɳəj paːrt̪teːɳ || I saw a student.
+| ஆணை || āṇai || The man (accusative)
+|-
+| பெண்ணை || peṇṇai || The woman (accusative)
 |-
-| நாம் பழக்கத்தை கண்டு கொண்டோம் (nām paḻakkattai kaṇṭu koṇṭōm) || nɑːm paɻəkkaʈʈəj ɡəɳɖʊ koɳɖoːm || We have seen the painting.
+| ஆசிரியரை || āciriyarai || The teacher (accusative)
 |-
-| நான் படிக்கிறேன் புத்தகத்தை (nāṉ paṭikkiṟēṉ puttakattai) || nɑːn pəʈɪkːiraːn putʰakhət̪t̪aj || I am reading a book.
-|}
-Now let's practice some more sentences together:
+| பிள்ளையை || piḷḷaiyai || The kid (accusative)
-* என் அம்மா காதலால் எனக்கு பொருள் வாங்கினார் (en ammā kādalāl enakku poruḷ vāṅginaar) - My mother bought me something with love.
+|}
-* அவர் முன் பார்த்திருந்த படத்தை நான் பார்த்தேன் (avar muṉ pārttirundha paṭattai nān pārttēṉ) - I watched the movie he had watched before.
-* அவள் மிஸ் பண்ணிய உண்டுகிற கேள்விக்கு பதில் பார்க்கிறேன் (avaḷ miss paṇṇiya uṇṭu kiṟa kēḷvikku padhil pārkkiṟēṉ) - I am checking the answer for the question she missed.
-== Postpositions ==
+== Detailed Examples ==
-Postpositions are words that can be added to the end of a noun or a pronoun to indicate its relationship with other words in the sentence. In Tamil, postpositions play a crucial role in forming sentences, just like cases.
+Let's delve deeper into how the nominative and accusative cases work in Tamil. Here are some more examples to illustrate their usage:
-Here are some examples of postpositions:
+=== Nominative and Accusative Examples Combined ===
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| இருக்கும் (irukkum) || irukku(ŋ) || to exist, in or at
+| குழந்தை மரத்தில் காய்கறி சாப்பிடுகிறது || kuḻantai marattil kāykaṟi cāppiṭugiratu || The child eats vegetables on the tree.
 |-
-| அடி (aṭi) || aɖi || towards
+| ஆண் புத்தகம் படிக்கிறது || āṇ puttakam paṭikkiratu || The man reads a book.
 |-
-| முன் (muṉ) || muɳ || in front of
+| பெண் ஆட்டம் ஆடுகிறாள் || peṇ āṭṭam āṭugiṟāḷ || The woman dances.
+|-
+| ஆசிரியர் மாணவனை கற்பிக்கிறார் || āciriyar māṇavaṉai kaṟpikkiṟāṉ || The teacher teaches the student.
+|-
+| பிள்ளை விளையாட்டு ஆடுகிறது || piḷḷai viḷaiyāṭṭu āṭugiṟatu || The kid plays a game.
 |}
-Here are some examples of sentences using postpositions:
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now that we've explored the nominative and accusative cases in depth, it’s time to put your understanding to the test! Here are some exercises for you to practice:
+=== Exercise 1: Identify the Cases ===
+Read the following sentences and identify the nominative and accusative cases.
+. குழந்தை பால் குடிக்கிறது.
+. ஆண் என்னிடம் புத்தகம் தருகிறான்.
+. பெண் பாட்டில் காய்கறி வைக்கிறாள்.
+. ஆசிரியர் மாணவனை சந்திக்கிறார்.
+. பிள்ளை தோட்டத்தில் விளையாட்டு ஆடுகிறது.
+=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===
+Translate the following sentences from English to Tamil, using the correct cases.
+. The child drinks milk.
+. The man gives me a book.
+. The woman puts vegetables in the bottle.
+. The teacher meets the student.
+. The kid plays in the garden.
+=== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun in the accusative case.
+. நான் _____ (குழந்தை) பார்க்கிறேன்.
+. அவன் _____ (ஆண்) அழைக்கிறான்.
+. அவள் _____ (பெண்) காண்கிறாள்.
+. ஆசிரியர் _____ (மாணவன்) கற்பிக்கிறார்.
+. பிள்ளை _____ (விளையாட்டு) செய்கிறான்.
+== Solutions and Explanations ==
+=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
+. Nominative: குழந்தை; Accusative: பால்
+. Nominative: ஆண்; Accusative: புத்தகம்
+. Nominative: பெண்; Accusative: காய்கறி
+. Nominative: ஆசிரியர்; Accusative: மாணவனை
+. Nominative: பிள்ளை; Accusative: விளையாட்டு
+=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
+. குழந்தை பால் குடிக்கிறது.
-* என் வீட்டிற்கு அடிகளை சேர்த்தேன் (en vīṭṭiṟku aṭikaḷai cērttēṉ) - I added fences to my house.
+. ஆண் என்னிடம் புத்தகம் தருகிறான்.
-* அவர் என் முன் இருக்கிறார் (avar en muṉ irukkiṟār) - He is standing in front of me.
-* ஆம் அழகு செய்து ஆசப்போம் (ām aḻaku seydhu āsap pōm) - Let's create beauty by working towards it.
-Now that you have learned about the nominative and accusative cases and how to use postpositions, let's practice some more sentences together:
+. பெண் பாட்டில் காய்கறி வைக்கிறாள்.
-* நீங்கள் எங்கு வாங்கியுள்ளீர்கள்? (nīṅkaḷ eṅku vāṅgiyuḷḷīrkaḷ?) - Where did you buy it?
+. ஆசிரியர் மாணவனை சந்திக்கிறார்.
-* நான் நீலம் பார்க்க போகிறேன் (nāṉ nīlam pārkka pōkiṟēṉ) - I am going to see the sky.
-* நீங்கள் எப்போது சேர்க்கிறீர்கள்? (nīṅkaḷ eppōtu cērkiṟīrkaḷ?) - When are you coming?
-== Conclusion ==
+. பிள்ளை தோட்டத்தில் விளையாட்டு ஆடுகிறது.
-Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on the nominative and accusative cases in Tamil. By now, you should have a good understanding of how to use these cases in your sentences, and how to use postpositions to indicate the relationship between elements in your sentences. Keep practicing and remember that language learning takes time and effort.
+=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
-Now you can move ahead in the course to learn the next topics!
+. குழந்தையை
-<span class='maj'></span>
+. ஆணை
-==Sources==
-* [https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/public/h_sch_9a.pdf The Tamil Case System]
+. பெண்ணை
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_grammar Tamil grammar - Wikipedia]
-* [https://universaldependencies.org/ta/index.html Tamil UD]
+. மாணவனை
+. விளையாட்டை
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on the nominative and accusative cases in Tamil! Keep practicing, and you’ll find that using these cases becomes second nature as you continue your journey to mastering the Tamil language.
-<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Adjective-(பெயரடை)|Adjective (பெயரடை)]] & [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]].</span>
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 ===Tamil Grammar - Nominative Case - YouTube===
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+==Sources==
+* [https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/public/h_sch_9a.pdf The Tamil Case System]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_grammar Tamil grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://universaldependencies.org/ta/index.html Tamil UD]
 ==Other Lessons==
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 * [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Postpositions|Postpositions]]
 * [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
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