Meaning of Cat in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பூனை
"Poonai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபூனை / பூன
"Poonai / Poona"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
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Example Usage
English
"Pet cat."
Formal
செல்லப் பூனை (Sella poonai).
Spoken (Better)
செல்ல பூனை (Sella poona).