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In and at: -இல், -இடம்

ஏழாம் வேற்றுமை: -இல், -இடம்

-இல் puts things in a place, a time or a language. For people it becomes -இடம், which is also how Tamil says “have”: என்னிடம் ஒரு பேனா இருக்கிறது, “at me there is a pen”.

How it is used

In, on, at a place: -இல்

-இல் covers in, on and at.

The book is on the table.
The fish is swimming in the pond.

At a time: -இல்

Parts of the day, months and years take -இல்.

I study in the morning.

With a person, and having: -இடம்

For people and animals, “at, with” is -இடம். It is also how Tamil says “have” for things you hold. For family and friends, use -கு instead.

I have a pen.
I have a younger brother.
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In a language

Languages take -இல் too.

Speak in Tamil.
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மரம் → மரத்தில் -இல் / -இடம் · in, at, with someone · 7th case

Practise

புத்தகம் … இருக்கிறது.The book is on the table.

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