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Tamil Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Tamil learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express opinions in Tamil. Being able to give an opinion is helpful when engaging in conversations or debates with other speakers. We will also explore the cultural significance of expressing opinions in Tamil.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Plurals & That, This, and Question Words.

Importance of Opinion in Tamil Culture

Tamil culture has a rich tradition of expressing opinions, with many literary works containing powerful and thought-provoking opinions about various societal and political issues. The expression of opinions is highly valued in Tamil culture as it is seen as a mark of intelligence and critical thinking.

In ancient Tamil literature, there are many examples of how the expression of opinions has played a crucial role in shaping society. The Sangam literature, for example, contains many opinions on social issues such as marriage, politics, and the role of women in society.

Therefore, as a Tamil language learner, you should strive to express opinions in Tamil when engaging with native speakers, as it is a crucial aspect of Tamil culture that is greatly respected.

Giving Your Opinion in Tamil

When giving your opinion in Tamil, there are several phrases that you can use to convey your thoughts effectively. Below are some common Tamil phrases that you can use to express opinions:

Tamil	Transliteration	English
என்ன கருத்து உள்ளது?	Enna karuthu ulladhu?	What's your opinion?
எனக்கு இது பிடித்தமானது	Enakk u idhu pidiththamanaadhu	I think this is good.
நான் கருத்து கொடுக்க வேண்டும்	Naan karuthu kodukka vendum	I must express my opinion.
இது தோன்றினது போல் இருக்கின்றது	Idhu thoondrinaadhu pol irukkiradhu	It seems like this is happening.

Let's see a dialogue between two friends expressing their opinions about the food they ate at a restaurant:

• Person 1: உங்களுக்கு உணவு எப்படி இருந்தது? (Ungalukku unavu eppadi irundhadhu?) (How was the food?)
• Person 2: நான் சரி சாப்பிட்டேன். ஆனால் கருத்து இன்னும் சொல்ல முடியவில்லை. (Naan sari saappidalaen. Aanaal karuthu innum solla mudiyavillai.) (I ate well, but I cannot give my opinion yet.)

Using Adjectives to Express Your Opinion

Adjectives are an essential part of expressing opinions in Tamil. For example, adjectives can be used to describe the quality of food, music, or art. Below are some common adjectives used to express opinions in Tamil:

Tamil	Transliteration	English
சிறுமையான	Sirumaiyaana	Simple
நன்றாகான	Nanraagaana	Good
கெட்டது	Kettadhu	Bad
அருமையான	Arumaiyaana	Beautiful

Let's see an example:

• Person 1: படம் எப்படி இருந்தது? தெரியுமா? (Padam eppadi irundhadhu? Theriyumaa?) (How was the movie? Did you like it?)
• Person 2: இது பொல்லான படம் இன்னும் சம்பந்தமாக நிறைவேற்ற முடியவில்லை. (Idhu pollaana padam innum sambandhamaaga nirai vaetra mudiyavillai.) (This is not a good movie, I cannot comment on it yet.)

Conclusion

In conclusion, expressing opinions is an essential aspect of Tamil culture, and as a Tamil language learner, it is essential to know how to express opinions effectively. In addition, using adjectives to describe opinions is also essential in Tamil as it helps convey the intensity of emotions. To improve your Tamil Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also refer to the Grammar page in the Tamil section of the Polyglot Club for more resources on expressing opinions in Tamil.

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Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Adjective and Adverb Relationships & Prepositions.

Other Lessons

• Prepositions
• Cases
• Continuous tense
• Negation
• Past tense
• Strong Middle Weak Verbs
• How to Use Be
• Future Tense எதிர்காலம்
• Plural nouns
• Tamil Finite Verbs Conjugation

Sources

• Tamil literature - Wikipedia
• A Tamil Grammar of Persuasion
• Tamil grammar - Wikipedia