Meaning of Close in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
மூடு
"Moodu"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatமூடு
"Moodu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Also used rudely to say 'Shut up' (Vaaya moodu).
Example Usage
English
"Close the shop."
Formal
கடையை மூடுங்கள் (Kadaiyai moodungal).
Spoken (Better)
கடைய மூடு (Kadaya moodu).