Meaning of Angry in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
கோபம்
"Kobam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகாண்டு
"Gaandu / Kobam"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Kobam' is standard. 'Gaandu' is Chennai slang for being annoyed/pissed off.
Example Usage
English
"Don't get angry."
Formal
கோபப்பட வேண்டாம் (Kobappada vendaam).
Spoken (Better)
டென்ஷன் ஆகாத (Tension aagaadha) / கோபப்படாத (Kobappadaadha).