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Welcome to the Tamil Grammar lesson on Negation! In this lesson, you will learn how to negate sentences in Tamil. This is a crucial aspect of the language, and it will help you communicate more effectively with Tamil speakers.
Heading level 2: What is Negation in Tamil?[edit | edit source]
Negation is the process of expressing the opposite of something. In Tamil, negation is expressed using the word "இல்லை" (illai).
Heading level 3: Negating Simple Sentences[edit | edit source]
To negate a simple sentence in Tamil, simply add "இல்லை" (illai) at the end of the sentence.
For example:
| Tamil | Pronunciation | North Azerbaijani |
|---|---|---|
| நான் படிக்கிறேன் | nāṉ paṭikkireṉ | mən oxuyuram |
| நான் படிக்கிறேன் இல்லை | nāṉ paṭikkireṉ illai | mən oxumuram deyil |
Translation: - I am reading. (Positive statement) - I am not reading. (Negative statement)
Heading level 3: Negating Sentences with Adjectives[edit | edit source]
When negating a sentence with an adjective, the word "இல்லை" (illai) is added after the adjective.
For example:
| Tamil | Pronunciation | North Azerbaijani |
|---|---|---|
| அவள் மிக பெரிய பொருள் கொண்டவள் | avaḷ mik periya poruḷ koṇṭavaḷ | o qızın çox böyük malı var |
| அவள் ஒரு பெரிய பொருள் கொண்டவள் இல்லை | avaḷ oru periya poruḷ koṇṭavaḷ illai | o qızın böyük malı yoxdur |
Translation: - She has a very big property. (Positive statement) - She doesn't have a big property. (Negative statement)
Heading level 3: Negating Sentences with Verbs[edit | edit source]
When negating a sentence with a verb, the word "இல்லை" (illai) is added after the verb.
For example:
| Tamil | Pronunciation | North Azerbaijani |
|---|---|---|
| நான் போகிறேன் | nāṉ pōkireṉ | mən gedirəm |
| நான் போகிறேன் இல்லை | nāṉ pōkireṉ illai | mən getmirəm |
Translation: - I am going. (Positive statement) - I am not going. (Negative statement)
Heading level 2: Negating Questions in Tamil[edit | edit source]
To negate a question in Tamil, the word "இல்லை" (illai) is added at the end of the sentence.
For example:
| Tamil | Pronunciation | North Azerbaijani |
|---|---|---|
| நீ வந்தாயா? | nī vandhāyā? | gəlmişənmi? |
| நீ வந்தாயா இல்லை? | nī vandhāyā illai? | gəlməmişən? |
Translation: - Did you come? (Positive question) - Didn't you come? (Negative question)
Heading level 1: Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have completed the Tamil Grammar lesson on Negation. You have learned how to negate simple sentences, sentences with adjectives, sentences with verbs, and questions in Tamil. Keep practicing and you will become fluent in no time!