How to Teach Tamil Verbs to Kids?
A Beginner’s Guide to Help Kids Learn Common Tamil Verbs for Daily Use
Did you know that in any language, a few words are used much more often than others? This idea is called Zipf's Law.
Think of it like this: if words were superheroes, some would be like Superman or Spider-Man, appearing everywhere, saving the day in every story. But some words are like side characters in a movie—important, but they don’t show up as often.
By learning just 10 super verbs, you can understand and use about 50% of daily Tamil sentences! Let’s dive in and discover these powerful words.
Step 1: The 10 Super Verbs (50% of Usage!)
These 10 verbs are the most commonly used in Tamil. Mastering them will give you a strong foundation.
Sei
Po
Vaa
Pesu
Par
Kodu
Edu
Purinthu kol
Saapidu
Note: These verbs are identified as the most frequently used in Tamil, providing a strong foundation for daily conversations
Now, you've learned 10 verbs that make up about 50% of everyday Tamil sentences!
Step 2: 20 More Verbs (75% of Usage!)
Adding these 20 verbs will expand your ability to express a wider range of actions, covering approximately 75% of daily conversations.
Nada
Oodu
Utkaru
Nil
Kudi
Vilayadu
Siri
Alu
Thira
Moodu
Gavani/kelu
Vaasi
Padi
Karpi
Ezhudhu
Kudhi
Para
Kaatu
Kattu
Virumbu
With these 30 verbs, you can now understand and form about 75% of everyday Tamil sentences!
Step 3: The Final 20 Verbs (90% of Usage!)
By learning these additional 20 verbs, you'll be able to comprehend and use over 90% of common verbs in daily Tamil conversations.
Uthai
Yosi
Kaathu
Varai
Uutru
Vettu
Paadu
Adi
Kizhi
Varai
Nambu
Kilambu
Thooku
Kuthu
Thirumbu
Saemi
Neenthu
Kuli
vilu
Kondadu
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With Imagine Tamil, verbs aren’t just memorised—they’re understood, used in sentences, and remembered with ease. It’s the best way for kids to learn Tamil verbs, one fun action at a time. Try the free lesson below!
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