Meaning of Bad in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
மோசம்
"Mosam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகேவலம் / மோசம்
"Kevalam / Mosam"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Mosam' is bad condition. 'Kevalam' is disgusting/terrible.
Example Usage
English
"That is bad."
Formal
அது மோசமானது (Adhu mosamaanadhu).
Spoken (Better)
அது மோசம் (Adhu mosam).