Meaning of Cow in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பசு / மாடு
"Pasu / Maadu"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatமாடு
"Maadu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Pasu' is the specific word for cow, but 'Maadu' is generically used for all cattle.
Example Usage
English
"The cow gives milk."
Formal
பசு பால் கொடுக்கிறது (Pasu paal kodukkiradhu).
Spoken (Better)
மாடு பால் குடுக்கும் (Maadu paal kodukkum).