Grammar Bridge
Tamil and Korean are both SOV languages: they often put the action at the end. Both add small markers after words and change verb endings to show time or respect. Every example lines up words doing the same job — matching colours mean matching jobs. Curious why? See is Korean similar to Tamil?
Small markers after words (particles)
Korean adds short markers after a word to show what that word is doing in the sentence. Tamil often adds endings in a similar place. Choose one below for examples and rules.
Who or what the sentence is about (subject / topic)
subject marker
Who or what receives the action (object)
object marker
To or for a person (dative)
to / for (common in careful speech and writing)
Location / Time
destination or point in time
From — source
from a location
Until / Up to — extent
until / up to / as far as
With / by
with (common in careful speech and writing)
Build your vocabulary
Here are 5 new words to practise the particles above.
Try these sentences
Notice any markers attached to Korean words, then reveal the Tamil sentence to compare whether Tamil uses a similar ending or leaves that job unmarked.
나는 도서관에 가요
Naneun doseogwan-e gayo
그녀는 친구에게 선물을 줘요
Geunyeoneun chingu-ege seonmul-eul jweoyo
나는 집에서 밥을 먹어요
Naneun jib-eseo bab-eul meogeyo
오늘부터 한국어를 공부해요
Oneulbuto hangugeo-reul gongbuhaeyo
나는 친구와 커피를 마셔요
Naneun chinguwa keopi-reul mashyeoyo