Meaning of Beautiful in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
அழகு
"Azhagu"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatசெம்ம
"Semma / Azhagu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
While 'Azhagu' is spoken, slang often uses 'Semma' to mean awesome/beautiful casually.
Example Usage
English
"You are beautiful."
Formal
நீங்கள் அழகாக இருக்கிறீர்கள் (Neengal azhagaaga irukkireergal).
Spoken (Better)
நீ அழகா இருக்க (Nee azhaga irukka).