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and in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and various other diaspora communities. It
has a rich literary tradition and a unique grammar system. Here are some basics of
Tamil grammar:
Alphabet: Tamil has its own script, which consists of 12 vowels and 18 consonants.
It is an abugida script, meaning each character represents a consonant with an
inherent vowel sound, which can be modified with diacritic marks.
Nouns:
Tense: Tamil verbs are conjugated based on tense. There are three tenses: past,
present, and future.
Aspect: Tamil verbs also have aspectual distinctions, such as simple, continuous,
and perfect.
Mood: Verbs can be conjugated in different moods, including indicative, imperative,
and conditional.
Subject-Object-Verb Order: Tamil typically follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) word
order in sentences. The subject often comes first, followed by the object and then
the verb.
Pronouns:
Tamil has separate pronouns for different levels of formality and politeness.
Pronouns also indicate gender, number, and case.
Adjectives and Adverbs: Adjectives in Tamil usually come after the noun they
modify, and adverbs often follow the verb.
Questions: Questions are formed by using question words like "yaar" (who), "enna"
(what), and "eppadi" (how) at the beginning of a sentence.
Negation: To make a negative sentence, the word "illai" is often used, which means
"not."
Verb Endings: Tamil verbs have different endings for different persons and numbers,
making it important to conjugate verbs correctly based on the subject.
Remember that Tamil grammar can be quite complex, and this is just a basic
overview. As with any language, practice and exposure to native speakers will help
you become more proficient in Tamil grammar.