Meaning of Book in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
புத்தகம்
"Puthagam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபுக்
"Book / Puthagam"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Puthagam' is common, but 'Book' is also used.
Example Usage
English
"Read the book."
Formal
புத்தகத்தை படியுங்கள் (Puthagathai padiyungal).
Spoken (Better)
புக்க படி (Booka padi).