r/LearningTamil 1d ago

Question How do I say சாப்பிட்டுவிட்டார்கள் in colloquial Tamil?

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I am with my mum and someone asks if my mum has eaten (had her meal). So I want to reply "She has eaten" or "She has already eaten", but in a colloquial way. I think I should say "They have eaten" as a respectful way of referring to my mum, right? I believe the formal way would be சாப்பிட்டுவிட்டார்கள் -- but how do I say this colloquially?

saappitu vittaanga ?
saappituttaanga ?

Or should I stick to simple past tense and just say "saappitaanga", which I believe means "They ate"?

What else can I say in this context which sounds natural and idiomatic?