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 Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:40 am
Welcome to the Tamil General Discussion! This is where we discuss everything related to the Tamil language, including, but not limited to:
-asking specific questions about Tamil vocabulary and grammar (people who can speak Tamil fluently can help answer others' questions)
-recommendations for Tamil dictionaries, websites, etc
-and everything else about the beautiful language of India!
Please note that although speaking in Tamil is allowed here, it is not mandatory.
Let's start off with a few facts about the Tamil language:
Spoken in: India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Réunion
Total number of speakers: 77 million
Language Family: Dravidian
Regulated by: Various academies and the Government of Tamil Nadu
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:44 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:45 am
Dictionaries/Grammar Books/Etc.
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:54 am
I just picked up this language. biggrin
The script is awesome, but I'm having trouble pronouncing the ṇ, ṉ, ḷ, ṟ, ṛ, ksh, and ṭ. D;
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:42 am
I think I've actually heard of this language once. surprised
*Goes to looks for the script.*
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:48 am
I love that script. That's actually one reason I'm learning most Asian languages and Russian. Is because of their scripts. whee
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:46 pm
biggrin I know... They're so amazing.
I've been looking for good resources all day, but I haven't found very many at all! Dx
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:44 am
The Tamil language consists of awesome and winatlife.
Also, script-lovers should investigate Mongolian.
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Eccentric Iconoclast Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:12 pm
biggrin Yes, very much so.
3nodding Mongolian is beautiful, too! I have a CD with traditional Mongolian music on it and the titles of the songs are written in the script and in the romanization.
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