Meaning of Bird in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பறவை
"Paravai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபறவை / செட்டு
"Paravai / Chittu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Chittu' is often for small birds like sparrows.
Example Usage
English
"Birds are flying."
Formal
பறவைகள் பறக்கின்றன (Paravaigal parakkindrana).
Spoken (Better)
பறவைங்க பறக்குது (Paravainga parakkudhu).