Tamil tense - 3 (3rd person as subject)

Here I am going to list out few examples of past, present, and future tense denoting 3rd person as subject i.e. 'he' or 'she'. 'Avan' means He, and 'Aval' means she.

past tense	present tense	future tense
She gave - aval koduththaal	she gives - aval Kodukiraal	she gave - aval koduththaal
he did- avan seithaan	he does - avan seikiraan	he will do - avan seivaan
He came with me - Avan yennodu vanthaan	He comes with me - Avan yennodu varukiraan	He will come with me -Avan yennodu varuvaan.
He called-Avan Kooppittaan	he calls - Avan kooppittiraan	He will call- avan Kooppiduvaan
He said- Avan sonnaan	He tells- Avan solkiraan	He will say- Avan solvaan
She smiled - Aval punnagai seithaal	She smiles -Aval punnagai seikiraal	She will smile -Aval punnagai seivaal
she went- Aval poinaal	She goes- Aval poikiraal	She will go- Aval povaal
He kicked - Avan uthaiththaan	He kicks-Avan uthaikkiraan	He will kick- Avan uthaippaan
He jumped-Avan kuthiththaan	He jumps- Avan kuthikkiraan	He will jump-Avan kuthippaan
He folded - Avan madiththaan	He folds-Avan madikkiraan	He will fold - Avan madippaan
He drank - Avan kudiththaan	He drinks- Avan kudikkiraan	He will drink- Avan kudippaan
He climbed -Avan yaerinaan	He climbs- Avan yaerukiraan	He will climb -Avan yaeruvaan
She laughed- Aval siriththaal	She laughs -Aval sirikkiraal	She will laugh - Aval sirippaal
He pushed - Avan thallinaan	He pushes - Avan thallukiraan	He will push - Avan thalluvaan

Next Lesson 17. Tamil tense - 4 ('We' as subject)

Tamil tense - 2 ('You' as subject)

Below are past, present and future tense denoting 2nd person as subject i.e. 'you'. Please note that I am listing as 'Nee' which informally means 'You'. Whereas to address formally, we say 'Neengal' in tamil which I will cover in later lessons.

past tense	present tense	future tense
you told- Nee sonnaai	you tell -Nee solkiraai	you will say - Nee solvaai
You took-nee yeduththaai	you take- Nee yedukkiraai	you will take - nee Nee yeduppaai
You expected - Yethirpaarththaai	You expect- Yethirpaarkkiraai	You will expect-Nee Yethirpaarppaai
You saw - Nee Paarththaai	You see - Nee Paarkkiraai	You will see - Nee Paarppaai
Where did you go?Yengku ponaai?	Where do you go? Yengku pokiraai?	Where will you go? Yengku povaai?
You came - Nee vanthai	You come – nee varukiraai	You will come - nee varuvaai
You slept - Nee thoongkuvitaai	You sleep- nee thoongkukiraai	you will sleep - Nee thoongvaai
You ran - Nee Odunaai	You run - Nee Odu	You will run - Nee Oduvaai
You ate - Nee Saapidutaai	You eat - Nee saapidukiraai	You will eat - Nee saapiduvaai
You walked Nee Nadanthaai	You walk - Nee nadakiraai	You will walk - Nee nadappai
You slept Nee thoongivitaai	You sleep - Nee thoongikiraai	You will sleep - thoongivaai
You've studied Nee padithaai	You study - Nee padi/padikiraai	You will study - Nee padipaai
You bought - Nee vaanginaai	you bring - Nee vaangikiraai	You will bring - vaangivaai
You played - Nee villaiyaadunaai	You play - Nee villaiyaadukiraai	You will play - Nee villaiyaaduvaai

Next Lesson 16: Tamil tense - 3

Tamil tense with 'I' as subject

In Tamil, there are three tenses namely kadanda kaalam(past tense), nigazh kaalam(present tense), edhirkaalam(future tense). I will start with few examples with subject 'I' pronoun with present, past and future tense. Verbs here are used to express an action (I swim) or a state of being (I am). In Tamil 'Naan' means 'I'.
To start with, let's use simple verbs. The meaning of these verbs are:
nada - walk
padu - sleep
Odu - run
kodu - give
vaa - come
pO - go
padi - read
paar - see
nil - stand
aagu - become
thoongu - sleep

	past tense	present tense	future tense
	I was	I am	I will
be	naan irunthaen	Naan Irrukiraen	naan irrupaen
walk	naan nadanaen	naan nadakkiraen	naan nadappaen
sleep	naan padunaen	naan padukkiraen	naan paduppaen
run	Naan odunaen	naan odukkiraen	naan oduvaen
Do	naan seithaen	naan seyikiraen	naan seivaen
read	Naan paditaen	naan padikiraen	naan padipaen
See	Naan Paarththaen	Naan Paarkkiraen	Naan Paarppaen
stand	naan ninru	Naan nirkiraen	naan nirpaen
go	naan poittaen	naan poikiraen	naan povaen
mention you	Naan unnidam kurippittaen	Naan unnidan kurippidukiraen	Naan unnidam kurippiduvaen
Expect	Naan Yethirpaarththaen	Naan Yethirpaarkkiraen	Naan Yethirpaarppaen
clean	Naan Suththam seithaen	Suththam seikiraen	Suththam seivaen

Next Lesson 15: Tamil tense - 2

Tamil prepositions

Learning the Tamil Prepositions is very important because its structure is used in every day conversation. Tamil prepositions link nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition. For example, 'I speak English and Tamil language', here 'and' is the preposition as it connects to other words in this sentence. Also I have included Time place and demonstrative pronouns.

English prepositions	Tamil Prepositions
about	kuriththu
above	mele
among	idaiyil
across	kurukkaaga
against	yethiraaga
under	keezhe
after	pinpu/piraku
in front of	munnal
behind	pinnal
far from	thooram
near	pakkam
in	il
inside	ulle
outside	veliye
with	udan
without	illamal
about	eraththaazha
between	itaiye
but	aanaal
for	poruttu
from	irundhu
to/till	varaiyil
around	sutri
as	oppaaga/avvannam/athupolave
before	yethire/munpaaga
beneath	adiyil
beside	melum/pakkaththil
beyond	appaal
by	aal/arukil
despite	aayinum
down	keezhe
during	kaalaththil/velaiyil/pozhuthil
except	thavira
into	ulle/ulnokki
near	arukil
next	aduththu
of	il/in/udaiya
on	mele
opposite	yethiraana
out	veliye
over	mele/athikamaai
per	vazhiyaai/moolamaai
plus	koota
round	vattamaana/urundaiyaana
since	appozhuthilirundhu/aakaiyaal
than	vida
through	kurukke/moolamaai
toward	poruttu/nokki
under	keezhe/adiyil
until	varaiyilum
up	mele
via	vazhiyaaga
within	ulle
according to	inanga
because of	kaaranamaaga
close to	pakkaththil
due to	kaaranamaai
instead of	pathilaaga
in spite of	irunthapothilum
on behalf of	saarpaai -
this	ithu
that	athu
these	ivaikal
those	avaikal

Next Lesson 14: Tamil Tense ('I' as subject)

Opposites/Antonyms in Tamil

English opposites	Tamil opposites
large-small	Paeriya-siriya
hot-cold	vaeppum-Kulirchi
sweet - sour	Inippu - Kasappu
open-close	Thira-Moodi
good-bad	Nalla-Ketta
daytime-night	Pagal-Iravu
left-right	Idadhu-Valadhu
front-back	Munnaal-Pinaal
over-under	Maelaal-Kizhu
in front-behind	Munnai-Pinnai
up-down	Maelae-Kizhae
here-there	Inge-Ange
Fat-Slim	Gundu,Thadiyaana-Olli
Fast-Slow	Vaegamaaga - Methuvaaga
White - Black	Venmai - Karuppu
Smooth - Rough	Valavalappu - Sorasorappu
Beautiful - Ugly	Alagu - Asingam
Laugh - Cry	Sirippu - Alukai
Run - Stop	Odu - Nil
Come - Go	Vaa - Po
Happy - Sad	Santhosam - Kavalai, Thukkam
Easy - Difficult	Sulabam - Kadinam Or Kasttam
Start - End	Thuvakkam - Mudivu
Move - Immovable	Asaivathu - Asaiyaathathu
Long - Short	Neelam - Kuttai
Big - Small	Periyathu - Siriyathu
Tall - Short	Uyaram - Kuttai
Thin - Thick	Melliyathu - Thadiththathu
Broad - Narrow	Agalam - Kurikiyathu
Clean - Dirty	Suththam - Asuththam, Alukku
Near - Far	Kitta - Yeti
Straight - Wavy	Naer - Valaivu
In - Out	Ullae - Veliyae
Agree - Disagree	Oththukkol-maruppu
All- None	Anaiththum - onedrum yillai
Always - Never	Yeppoluthum - poluthum yillai.
Available - Unavailable	Kidaikkum - kidaikkaathu
Buy - Sell	Vaangkuvathu - virppathu
Clear-Turbid	Thelivaana-kulambiya
Common-Rare	Pothuvaanathu-avoorvamaanathu
convenient-inconvenient	Sougariam-asougariam
decrease-increase	Kuraivaakku-athigamaakku
include-exclude	saerththukkol-neekki vidu
Correct-Incorrect	sariyaanathu-thavaraanathu
Full-Empty	niraiyya-kaali(onedrum yillai)
Hardworking-Lazy	Kadina ulaippu-sOmbal
Helpful - Unhelpful	Uthavi seiyum gunam-uthavi seiyaatha gunam
Honest- Dishonest	Nayrmai-nayrmai yillaatha
Intelligent-Unintelligent	Puththi saali-muttaal
Kind-Unkind	Anbu-anbu yillaamai
Laugh-Cry	siri-alu
Lock-Unlock	poottu-thira
Lost-Found	Tholainthathu-kandu pidiththathu
Patient-impatient	Porumai-porumai yinmai
Polite - Impolite	mariyaathai - mariyaathai yillaatha
Possible - Impossible	saaththiyamaana - saaththiyam yillaatha
Sharp-Blunt	Koormai-malungkiya
Tight-Loose	Yirukkamaana-thalarvaana
Valuable-Invaluable	Mathippaana-mathippu yillaatha
Wet - Dry	Eeramaana-Kaainthathu

Next Lesson 13: Tamil Prepositions

Animal Names in Tamil

Here is a list of Tamil names of animals from English. If you would like to know the Tamil name of any other animal, you can contact us or leave your comment. If you have any suggestions or feedback to make these tutorials better, we will love to hear from you.

Animals in English	Animals in Tamil
Ant	Erumbu
Bear	Karadi
Buffalo	Erumai
Butterfly	pantaampoochi
Camel	otagam
Cat	poonai
Chameleon	pachondhi
Chimpanzee	manidhaik korangu
Cow	pasu
Crocodile	mudhalai
Crab	nandi
Deer	maan
Dog	naayi
Donkey	kazhathai
Elephant	yaanai or aanai
Fox	nari
Frog	thavalai
Goat	aadu
Gorilla	manidhaik korangu
Horse	koodhirai
Hippopotamus	Neer Yaanai
Jackal	Nari
Lion	singam
Lizard	palli
Mongoose	Siri
Monkey	korangu
mosquito	Kosu
Mouse	Eli
Ox	Eruthu
Pig	Panri
Polar Bear	Pani-ek karadi
Rabbit	Muyal
Rat	Paeruchaali
Rhinoceros	Kaandaamirugam
Sheep	Semmriyaadu
Snail	Nathai
Snake	Paambu
Spider	Selandhi
Squirrel	Anil
Tiger	Puli
Turtle	Aamai
Wolf	O(Oh)naai

Next Lesson 12: Opposites in Tamil

Spices name in Tamil

These are list of Indian spices name, note that some of the Tamil spices matches with English spices. And few of them are familiar with Hindi spice name as well. These will help you to understand and communicate effectively wherever you wish to buy any cooking ingredient.

English names	Tamil names
Almond	Baadaam paruppu
Aniseed, Sweet cumin	Sombu or Perungu jeeragam
Asafoetida	Perungayam
Barley	val godumai
Basil	Thulasi
Basmati Rice	Basmati arisi
Bay leaf	Brinji Ilai
Bengal gram, chickpeas	Kadalai paruppu
Black Pepper	Milagu
Black Raisins	Kismis
Black gram, Black legume	Urandu paruppu
Cumin seeds, fennel seeds	Jeeragam
Cardamom	Elakkaayi
Carom seeds	Omam
Cashew nuts	Mundari paruppu
Celery	Celery
Chickpeas	Konda Kadalai
Cinnamon	Pattai
Clove	Krambu
Coconut	Thengaai
Coriander seeds	Kotthamalli vedai
Coriander leaves	Kotthamalli illai
Curry Leaves	Karuveppilai
Dates	Paerchimazham
Dry Fenugreek Methi	Vendhayam
Dry Ginger	sukku
Flour Maida	Maida Maavu
Garlic	Poondu
Ginger	Inji
Green Chilli	Pachai milagaai
Green gram/Moong dal	mung Payatham Paruppu/Paasi paruppu
Gram flour	Kadalai Maavu
Green Pepper, Capsicum	Kodai milagaai
Home made cheese	Paneer
Jaggery Vellam	Karuppatti
Lemon	Elumachai pazham
Lemon grass	Pondaipulsera
Lime	chunaambu
Mint	Pudina
Mace	Jathikai Thol
Mango	Maangaai
Mango Powder	Maagaai Podi
Mustard seeds	Kadagu
Nutmeg	Jaathikaai
Onion	vengaayam
Orange	aaranju
Paddy	Nel
Pomegranate seeds	Maandhulai vedhai
Poppy seeds	Kasa kasa
Rice	arisi
Red chilli	Sivappu milagaai
Roasted gram	Pottu kadalai
Salt	Uppu
Saffron	Kunkumappu
Semolina	ravai
Sesame seeds, Gingelly seeds	Ellu
Sugar	sakkarai
Sugarcane	Karampu
Tamarind	Puli
Turmeric	Manjal
Vinegar	pulikaadi
Wheat	godhumai
Wheat flour	godhumai maavu
White pepper	vellai milagu
Yellow lentil	tuvaram paruppu

Next Lesson 11: Animals name in Tamil

Parts of body in Tamil

These are the lists of general Body parts in Tamil. It's most commonly included in day to day conversation.

English words	Tamil words
Back	Mudugu
Belly	Vaiyeru
Body	Udal,Udambu
Brain	Moolai
Cheek	Kannum
Chest	Marpu
Chin	mukavayk kattai
Ear	Kaadu
Elbow	Muzhangkai
Eye	Kannu
Eye-ball	Kannu vizhi
Eyebrow	Puruvam
Eyelash	Kannumayir
Face	Mukam
Finger	viral
Foot	Paadam
Forearm	moonkai
Forehead	nettri
Hair	moodi
Hand	kai
Head	thalai
Heart	Eeruthayam
Hip	Idippu
Knee	Moozhangkaal
Left Hand	Idhathu Kai
Leg	Kaal
Lip	udhadu
Mouth	Vaai
Nail	Nagam
Neck	Kazhathu
Nose	Mookku
Palm	Ulangkai
Right Hand	valadu Kai
Shoulder	thol
Tooth	Pal
Thigh	Thodai
Tongue	Naaku
Waist	Idipu
Womb	Karuppai

Next Lesson 10: Indian spices name

Travel phrase in Tamil

Imagine yourself in some Tamil speaking country and you're not sure of how to ask the directions or seek help. The following travel phrases are useful and can help you avoid misunderstanding. You can practice them to ensure that you could get proper communication to avoid confusion or being lost.

English Phrase	Tamil Phrase
Help!	uthavi veeNdum
Can you help me?	unnaal enakku udhava mutiyuma?
Can I help you?	naan ungalukku udhavi seyyattuma?
Where is the airport?	Airport enge ulladu?
Go straight	neraka sellungal
Then	piraku
Turn left	itadhu pakkam thirumpungal
Turn	valadhu pakkam thirumpungal
I'm Sorry!	enna manichudunga
No Problem!	Onnum prachanai illai
Can You Say It Again?	Thirumba sollunga?
Can You Speak Slowly?	Porumaiya pesunga?
Write It Down Please!	Adhai ezhuthunga!
I Don't Understand!	Enakku puriyala!
I Don't Know!	Enakku theriyaathu
I Have No Idea.	Ennaku theriyala
What's That Called In Tamil ?	Thamizhil enna solvaarkal?
What Is This?	Idhu enna?
My Tamil is bad	En …(thamizh) romba mosam
Don't worry!	Kavalai padaathe
what to do now?	ippozhuthu enna seivathu
I don't know where I am	naan engee erukiren endru theriyalavillai
I need a doctor	Naan oru Doctorai pAkkanum
Can I use your phone?	unga phOna use pannikkattumA?
Where does this train/bus go?	intha vandi engae p'O'guthu?
I'm looking for joe.	Naan joeai théduréan (or) Joe irukkara?
One moment please!	Oru nimidam!
Hold on please!	Irunga!
How much is this?	Idhu evvalavu?
Excuse me	Mannikanum
Come with me	Ennodu Vaanga! (formal)

Next Lesson 9. Body Parts