Meaning of Do in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
செய்
"Sei"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபண்ணு
"Pannu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Sei' is for books. 'Pannu' is the universal verb for 'do'.
Example Usage
English
"Do this work."
Formal
இந்த வேலையை செய்யுங்கள் (Indha velaiyai seiyungal).
Spoken (Better)
இந்த வேலைய பண்ணு (Indha velaya pannu).