Small steps lead to big achievements! Just like how small stones build a strong foundation, learning kutti kutti (small small) conversations will help you build a strong foundation for fluent Tamil speaking. Each phrase you learn brings you closer to speaking confidently, and soon, you’ll be making big conversations with ease.
In this chapter, let’s learn how to talk about movements, the weather, and some casual conversations with friends. These simple phrases will help you start speaking Tamil confidently, one step at a time!
Talking about actions is always exciting! Whether you're sitting, standing, walking, or running, these phrases not only help you describe what you're doing but also make it easier to understand others.
1.
நான் உட்கார்ந்து கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்
Naan utkarnthu kondirukkiren
I am sitting
2.
நான் நின்று கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்
Naan nindru kondirukkiren
I am standing
3.
நான் நடந்துகொண்டிருக்கிறேன்
Naan nadanthu kondirukkiren
I am walking
4.
நான் ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்
Naan odi kondirukkiren
I am running
Talking about directions and movements is super useful! Whether you’re going up, coming down, or simply telling someone to look up or down, these phrases help you communicate with ease.