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Welcome to the lesson on '''Nouns and Pronouns'''! In this section, we will explore the foundational elements of Tamil grammar that will help you construct meaningful sentences. Understanding nouns and pronouns is crucial because they are the building blocks of language, helping us to identify people, places, objects, and concepts. Whether you're talking about your family, your favorite food, or even your aspirations, you'll need to use nouns and pronouns effectively.


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This lesson is designed specifically for complete beginners, fitting perfectly within our '''Complete 0 to A1 Tamil Course'''. We will break down the topic into manageable sections, ensuring you grasp the essentials before moving on. Here’s an outline of what we will cover:


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<h1>Introduction</h1>
=== What are Nouns? ===
As a Tamil language teacher for over 20 years, I have found that understanding the basics of Tamil grammar is crucial for anyone wanting to learn the language. In this lesson, we will dive into the world of nouns and pronouns, covering their different types, usage, and some interesting facts about the Tamil language along the way.
 
Nouns are words that name persons, places, things, or ideas. In Tamil, nouns can be classified into different categories. Let's take a closer look.
 
==== Types of Nouns ====
 
1. '''Common Nouns''': These refer to general items and are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.
 
2. '''Proper Nouns''': These are specific names of people, places, or organizations and are always capitalized.
 
3. '''Collective Nouns''': These refer to a group of items, people, or animals.
 
4. '''Abstract Nouns''': These represent concepts or ideas that cannot be touched or seen.
 
Here’s a quick overview table of these noun types:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Type !! Tamil !! Example in Tamil !! English
 
|-
 
| Common Noun || பொருள் (poruḷ) || புத்தகம் (puthagam) || Book
 
|-
 
| Proper Noun || பெயர் (peyar) || செந்தில் (Sendhil) || Senthil
 
|-
 
| Collective Noun || குழு (kuḻu) || மாணவர்கள் (māṇavarhal) || Students
 
|-
 
| Abstract Noun || அப்சர்ந்தம் (apsarndham) || காதல் (kādal) || Love
 
|}
 
==== Usage of Nouns ====
 
Nouns in Tamil can be singular or plural. Often, the plural form is constructed by adding specific suffixes. Here are some examples of noun usage:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| வீட்டில் (vīṭṭil) || vīṭṭil || In the house
 
|-
 
| பள்ளி (paḷḷi) || paḷḷi || School
 
|-
 
| மாணவர்கள் (māṇavarhal) || māṇavarhal || Students
 
|-
 
| செந்தில் (Sendhil) || Sendhil || Senthil (a person's name)
 
|}
 
=== Understanding Pronouns ===
 
Pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence, helping to avoid repetition and making sentences more fluid. In Tamil, pronouns can be categorized as personal, possessive, and demonstrative.
 
==== Types of Pronouns ====
 
1. '''Personal Pronouns''': These refer to the speaker, the listener, or others.
 
2. '''Possessive Pronouns''': These indicate ownership.
 
3. '''Demonstrative Pronouns''': These point to specific items.
 
Here’s a quick overview table of these pronoun types:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Type !! Tamil !! Example in Tamil !! English
 
|-
 
| Personal Pronoun || நான் (nāṉ) || நான் தமிழுக்கு போகிறேன் (nāṉ tamizhkku pōkiṟēṉ) || I am going to Tamil
 
|-
 
| Possessive Pronoun || என் (eṉ) || என் புத்தகம் (eṉ puthagam) || My book
 
|-
 
| Demonstrative Pronoun || இது (itu) || இது என்ன (itu eṉṉa) || What is this?
 
|}
 
==== Usage of Pronouns ====
 
Using pronouns correctly can enhance your communication skills. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| நான் வருகிறேன் (nāṉ varukiṟēṉ) || nāṉ varukiṟēṉ || I am coming
 
|-
 
| அவர் என் நண்பர் (avar eṉ naṇpar) || avar eṉ naṇpar || He is my friend
 
|-
 
| அவள் மிகவும் அழகானவள் (avaḷ mikavum aḻakāṉavaḷ) || avaḷ mikavum aḻakāṉavaḷ || She is very beautiful
 
|-
 
| அவர்கள் எங்கு இருக்கிறார்கள்? (avaṟkaḷ eṅku irukkiṟārkaḷ?) || avaṟkaḷ eṅku irukkiṟārkaḷ? || Where are they?
 
|}
 
== Exercises ==
 
Now that we've explored nouns and pronouns, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to reinforce your understanding.
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify Nouns ===
 
Read the following sentences and underline the nouns.
 
1. என் அப்பா ஒரு மருத்துவர்.
 
2. பள்ளியில் மாணவர்கள் கற்றுக்கொள்கிறார்கள்.
 
3. செந்தில் புத்தகம் படிக்கிறான்.
 
'''Solution:'''
 
1. '''Nouns''': அப்பா, மருத்துவர்
 
2. '''Nouns''': பள்ளி, மாணவர்கள்
 
3. '''Nouns''': செந்தில், புத்தகம்
 
=== Exercise 2: Classify the Nouns ===
 
Classify the following nouns into common, proper, collective, and abstract.
 
1. காதல்
 
2. சென்னை
 
3. குழு
 
4. பூ
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* '''Common Noun''': பூ
 
* '''Proper Noun''': சென்னை
 
* '''Collective Noun''': குழு
 
* '''Abstract Noun''': காதல்
 
=== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with Pronouns ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronouns.
 
1. ______ (I) will go to the market.
 
2. This is ______ (my) book.
 
3. ______ (they) are coming tomorrow.
 
'''Solution:'''
 
1. '''I''' (நான் - nāṉ)
 
2. '''My''' (என் - eṉ)
 
3. '''They''' (அவர்கள் - avaṟkaḷ)
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ===
 
Create sentences using the following pronouns: நான் (nāṉ), அவர் (avar), அவள் (avaḷ).
 
'''Solution:'''
 
1. நான் தமிழ் கற்கிறேன் (nāṉ tamizh kaṟkiṟēṉ) - I am learning Tamil.
 
2. அவர் ஒரு மருத்துவர் (avar oru marutthuvar) - He is a doctor.
 
3. அவள் என் தோழி (avaḷ eṉ tōḻi) - She is my friend.
 
=== Exercise 5: Translate to English ===
 
Translate the following sentences into English.
 
1. நான் சாப்பிடுகிறேன்.
 
2. அது என் கார்.
 
3. அவர்கள் பள்ளியில் இருக்கிறார்கள்.
 
'''Solution:'''
 
1. I am eating.
 
2. That is my car.
 
3. They are at school.
 
=== Exercise 6: Match the Pronouns ===
 
Match the Tamil pronouns with their English equivalents.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tamil !! English
 
|-
 
| நான் || I
 
|-
 
| நீங்கள் || You
 
|-
 
| அவர் || He
 
|-
 
| அவள் || She
 
|-
 
| அவர்கள் || They
 
|}
 
'''Solution:'''
 
1. நான் - I
 
2. நீங்கள் - You
 
3. அவர் - He
 
4. அவள் - She
 
5. அவர்கள் - They


<h2>Nouns</h2>
=== Exercise 7: Singular and Plural Nouns ===
Nouns are words that describe people, places, things, or ideas. In Tamil, nouns are either masculine or feminine, and can be further classified into six types based on their ending letters. The endings for each type are as follows:


<table>
Convert the following singular nouns into plural.
<tr>
<th>Noun Type</th>
<th>Ending Letter</th>
<th>Examples</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>முதல் புலம்</td>
<td>அ, ஆ</td>
<td>பையன் (boy), மாதா (mother)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>இரண்டாம் புலம்</td>
<td>ஐ</td>
<td>ஸ்டாயில் (style), டயலாக் (dialogue)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>மூன்றாம் புலம்</td>
<td>உ</td>
<td>ஹண்டி (car), வண்ணம் (color)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>நான்காம் புலம்</td>
<td>எ</td>
<td>தேங்காய் (coconut), நெருப்பு (darkness)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ஐந்தாம் புலம்</td>
<td>ஒ</td>
<td>மொழி (language), நகரம் (city)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ஆறாம் புலம்</td>
<td>க்</td>
<td>சக்கரம் (sugar), வள்ளி (small pond)</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h3>Usage</h3>
1. புத்தகம்
When using nouns in Tamil sentences, there are a few important rules to keep in mind. Firstly, all Tamil sentences must end with a noun or a pronoun. The nouns used in a sentence must also agree in gender and number with the verb. Lastly, Tamil nouns do not have articles like "a," "an," or "the," which can make sentence construction a bit different compared to English.


<h3>Examples</h3>
2. மாணவர்
Here are some examples of Tamil nouns in use:


<ul>
3. குரங்கு
<li>நான் ஒரு பையன். (Nāṉ oru paiyan.) - I am a boy.</li>
<li>கார் மிக நேர் சேமிப்பது கூடியது. (Kār mig nēr cēmippatu kūṭiyatu.) - Driving a car takes a lot of time.</li>
<li>ஹோட்டலில் பகிர்ந்துகொள்வது அளவில்லை. (Hōṭṭalil pakirntukolvatu aḷavillai.) - Sharing a hotel room is not a problem.</li>
</ul>


<h2>Pronouns</h2>
'''Solution:'''
Pronouns are words that refer to people, places, things, or ideas without specifically naming them. In Tamil, there are six types of pronouns: personal, possessive, reflexive, reciprocal, interrogative, and demonstrative.


<h3>Personal Pronouns</h3>
1. புத்தகம் - புத்தகங்கள் (puthakangaḷ)
Personal pronouns are used to substitute the names of specific people or things. In Tamil, there are eight personal pronouns:


<table>
2. மாணவர் - மாணவர்கள் (māṇavarhal)
<tr>
<th>Pronoun</th>
<th>English</th>
<th>Example</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>நான்</td>
<td>I</td>
<td>நான் வந்தேன். (Nāṉ vandhēṉ.) - I came.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>நீ</td>
<td>You (singular)</td>
<td>நீ செய்யக் கூடியதால் செய்ய முடியாது. (Nī ceyyakkūṭiyatāl ceyya muṭiyātu.) - You can't do it yourself.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>அவன் / அவள் / அவர்</td>
<td>He / She / They</td>
<td>அவள் எங்கே போனாள்? (Avaḷ eṅkē pōnāḷ?) - Where did she go?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>நாங்கள்</td>
<td>We</td>
<td>நாங்கள் போனது சிறந்த நாள். (Nāṅkaḷ pōnadu ciṟantāḷ.) - The day we went was the best day ever.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>நீங்கள்</td>
<td>You (plural)</td>
<td>நீங்கள் எங்கேயிருந்து வந்தீர்கள்? (Nīṅkaḷ eṅkēyirundhu vandhīrkatāl?) - Where did you all come from?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>அவர்கள்</td>
<td>They</td>
<td>அவர்கள் வெளியே போனனர். (Avarkaḷ vēḷiyē pōnanar.) - They went out.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>அவன்கள் / அவள்கள்</td>
<td>He / She (respectful)</td>
<td>அவன்கள் யார்? (Avaṅkaḷ yār?) - Who is he?</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h3>Usage</h3>
3. குரங்கு - குரங்குகள் (kuraṅkuḷ)
Pronouns are essential in all Tamil sentences, as they help avoid repetition and make the sentence flow more smoothly. It is important to note that pronouns must also agree with the gender and number of the noun they are replacing.


<h3>Examples</h3>
=== Exercise 8: Identify and Correct the Errors ===
Here are some examples of Tamil pronouns in use:


<ul>
Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.
<li>நான் உன்னை பார்த்ததும் எனக் கண்டது இல்லை. (Nāṉ uṉṉai pārttadhum eṉak kaṇtatu illai.) - I didn't see you at all.</li>
<li>யார் கொஞ்சம் சொல்லி? அவர் போதும் பேசுவதில்லை. (Yār koñcam sollī? Avar pōdhum pēcuvatillai.) - Who said anything? They won't speak up now.</li>
<li>நீங்கள் எங்கு போகின்றீர்கள்? (Nīṅkaḷ eṅku pōkindrīrkatāl?) - Where are you all headed?</li>
</ul>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
1. நான் புத்தகம் வாசிக்கிறேன். (correct: நான் புத்தகம் வாசிக்கிறேன்.)
In conclusion, understanding nouns and pronouns is essential to learning Tamil. By memorizing the different types of nouns and using them correctly in sentences, you can become proficient in Tamil in no time. The same goes for incorporating personal pronouns to make sure your sentences flow well and sound natural. Keep these basic rules in mind, and you'll be well on your way to mastering Tamil.


2. அவள் என் தோழிகள். (correct: அவள் என் தோழி.)


<span class='maj'></span>
'''Solution:'''
==Sources==
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_grammar Tamil grammar - Wikipedia]
1. Correct as it stands.
* [https://books.openedition.org/ifp/7746?lang=en South-Indian Horizons - Pronoun incorporation in Old Tamil - Institut ...]
 
* [https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/public/h_sch_9a.pdf The Tamil Case System]
2. Correct to: அவள் என் தோழி (avaḷ eṉ tōḻi).
 
=== Exercise 9: Create a Story ===
 
Write a short story using at least five nouns and three pronouns.
 
'''Solution:'''
 
(Example: "நான் ஒரு புத்தகம் வாங்கினேன். அது என் புத்தகம். அந்த புத்தகம் மிகவும் சுவையானது. நான் அதை வாசிக்கிறேன்.")
 
=== Exercise 10: Discussion ===
 
Discuss with a partner about your family using nouns and pronouns.
 
'''Solution:'''
 
(Students should discuss their family members using appropriate nouns and pronouns.)
 
By the end of this lesson, you should have a solid understanding of nouns and pronouns in Tamil. They are essential for effective communication, and practice will help you become more fluent. Keep practicing, and you'll find that using these elements becomes second nature!


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==Videos==
===Parts of Speech Nouns, Pronouns & adjectives in Tamil - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amW0BO408Mg</youtube>
===[TAMIL] LESSON 3 | Nouns and Pronouns | Vennila ma'am - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYa63Hcm5wg</youtube>
===Pronouns | Learn English Grammar Through Tamil - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2aCRfTJMcw</youtube>
==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_grammar Tamil grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://books.openedition.org/ifp/7746?lang=en South-Indian Horizons - Pronoun incorporation in Old Tamil - Institut ...]
* [https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/public/h_sch_9a.pdf The Tamil Case System]
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Past-tense|Past tense]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Adjective-(பெயரடை)|Adjective (பெயரடை)]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Tamil-Finite-Verbs-Conjugation|Tamil Finite Verbs Conjugation]]


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Welcome to the lesson on Nouns and Pronouns! In this section, we will explore the foundational elements of Tamil grammar that will help you construct meaningful sentences. Understanding nouns and pronouns is crucial because they are the building blocks of language, helping us to identify people, places, objects, and concepts. Whether you're talking about your family, your favorite food, or even your aspirations, you'll need to use nouns and pronouns effectively.

This lesson is designed specifically for complete beginners, fitting perfectly within our Complete 0 to A1 Tamil Course. We will break down the topic into manageable sections, ensuring you grasp the essentials before moving on. Here’s an outline of what we will cover:

What are Nouns?[edit | edit source]

Nouns are words that name persons, places, things, or ideas. In Tamil, nouns can be classified into different categories. Let's take a closer look.

Types of Nouns[edit | edit source]

1. Common Nouns: These refer to general items and are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

2. Proper Nouns: These are specific names of people, places, or organizations and are always capitalized.

3. Collective Nouns: These refer to a group of items, people, or animals.

4. Abstract Nouns: These represent concepts or ideas that cannot be touched or seen.

Here’s a quick overview table of these noun types:

Type Tamil Example in Tamil English
Common Noun பொருள் (poruḷ) புத்தகம் (puthagam) Book
Proper Noun பெயர் (peyar) செந்தில் (Sendhil) Senthil
Collective Noun குழு (kuḻu) மாணவர்கள் (māṇavarhal) Students
Abstract Noun அப்சர்ந்தம் (apsarndham) காதல் (kādal) Love

Usage of Nouns[edit | edit source]

Nouns in Tamil can be singular or plural. Often, the plural form is constructed by adding specific suffixes. Here are some examples of noun usage:

Tamil Pronunciation English
வீட்டில் (vīṭṭil) vīṭṭil In the house
பள்ளி (paḷḷi) paḷḷi School
மாணவர்கள் (māṇavarhal) māṇavarhal Students
செந்தில் (Sendhil) Sendhil Senthil (a person's name)

Understanding Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence, helping to avoid repetition and making sentences more fluid. In Tamil, pronouns can be categorized as personal, possessive, and demonstrative.

Types of Pronouns[edit | edit source]

1. Personal Pronouns: These refer to the speaker, the listener, or others.

2. Possessive Pronouns: These indicate ownership.

3. Demonstrative Pronouns: These point to specific items.

Here’s a quick overview table of these pronoun types:

Type Tamil Example in Tamil English
Personal Pronoun நான் (nāṉ) நான் தமிழுக்கு போகிறேன் (nāṉ tamizhkku pōkiṟēṉ) I am going to Tamil
Possessive Pronoun என் (eṉ) என் புத்தகம் (eṉ puthagam) My book
Demonstrative Pronoun இது (itu) இது என்ன (itu eṉṉa) What is this?

Usage of Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Using pronouns correctly can enhance your communication skills. Here are some examples:

Tamil Pronunciation English
நான் வருகிறேன் (nāṉ varukiṟēṉ) nāṉ varukiṟēṉ I am coming
அவர் என் நண்பர் (avar eṉ naṇpar) avar eṉ naṇpar He is my friend
அவள் மிகவும் அழகானவள் (avaḷ mikavum aḻakāṉavaḷ) avaḷ mikavum aḻakāṉavaḷ She is very beautiful
அவர்கள் எங்கு இருக்கிறார்கள்? (avaṟkaḷ eṅku irukkiṟārkaḷ?) avaṟkaḷ eṅku irukkiṟārkaḷ? Where are they?

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored nouns and pronouns, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to reinforce your understanding.

Exercise 1: Identify Nouns[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and underline the nouns.

1. என் அப்பா ஒரு மருத்துவர்.

2. பள்ளியில் மாணவர்கள் கற்றுக்கொள்கிறார்கள்.

3. செந்தில் புத்தகம் படிக்கிறான்.

Solution:

1. Nouns: அப்பா, மருத்துவர்

2. Nouns: பள்ளி, மாணவர்கள்

3. Nouns: செந்தில், புத்தகம்

Exercise 2: Classify the Nouns[edit | edit source]

Classify the following nouns into common, proper, collective, and abstract.

1. காதல்

2. சென்னை

3. குழு

4. பூ

Solution:

  • Common Noun: பூ
  • Proper Noun: சென்னை
  • Collective Noun: குழு
  • Abstract Noun: காதல்

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

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronouns.

1. ______ (I) will go to the market.

2. This is ______ (my) book.

3. ______ (they) are coming tomorrow.

Solution:

1. I (நான் - nāṉ)

2. My (என் - eṉ)

3. They (அவர்கள் - avaṟkaḷ)

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following pronouns: நான் (nāṉ), அவர் (avar), அவள் (avaḷ).

Solution:

1. நான் தமிழ் கற்கிறேன் (nāṉ tamizh kaṟkiṟēṉ) - I am learning Tamil.

2. அவர் ஒரு மருத்துவர் (avar oru marutthuvar) - He is a doctor.

3. அவள் என் தோழி (avaḷ eṉ tōḻi) - She is my friend.

Exercise 5: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into English.

1. நான் சாப்பிடுகிறேன்.

2. அது என் கார்.

3. அவர்கள் பள்ளியில் இருக்கிறார்கள்.

Solution:

1. I am eating.

2. That is my car.

3. They are at school.

Exercise 6: Match the Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Match the Tamil pronouns with their English equivalents.

Tamil English
நான் I
நீங்கள் You
அவர் He
அவள் She
அவர்கள் They

Solution:

1. நான் - I

2. நீங்கள் - You

3. அவர் - He

4. அவள் - She

5. அவர்கள் - They

Exercise 7: Singular and Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

Convert the following singular nouns into plural.

1. புத்தகம்

2. மாணவர்

3. குரங்கு

Solution:

1. புத்தகம் - புத்தகங்கள் (puthakangaḷ)

2. மாணவர் - மாணவர்கள் (māṇavarhal)

3. குரங்கு - குரங்குகள் (kuraṅkuḷ)

Exercise 8: Identify and Correct the Errors[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.

1. நான் புத்தகம் வாசிக்கிறேன். (correct: நான் புத்தகம் வாசிக்கிறேன்.)

2. அவள் என் தோழிகள். (correct: அவள் என் தோழி.)

Solution:

1. Correct as it stands.

2. Correct to: அவள் என் தோழி (avaḷ eṉ tōḻi).

Exercise 9: Create a Story[edit | edit source]

Write a short story using at least five nouns and three pronouns.

Solution:

(Example: "நான் ஒரு புத்தகம் வாங்கினேன். அது என் புத்தகம். அந்த புத்தகம் மிகவும் சுவையானது. நான் அதை வாசிக்கிறேன்.")

Exercise 10: Discussion[edit | edit source]

Discuss with a partner about your family using nouns and pronouns.

Solution:

(Students should discuss their family members using appropriate nouns and pronouns.)

By the end of this lesson, you should have a solid understanding of nouns and pronouns in Tamil. They are essential for effective communication, and practice will help you become more fluent. Keep practicing, and you'll find that using these elements becomes second nature!

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


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


Nature, Environment and Wildlife Vocabulary


Tamil Literature and History


Negation and Interrogation

Videos[edit | edit source]

Parts of Speech Nouns, Pronouns & adjectives in Tamil - YouTube[edit | edit source]

[TAMIL] LESSON 3 | Nouns and Pronouns | Vennila ma'am - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Pronouns | Learn English Grammar Through Tamil - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]



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