Meaning of Fear in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
அச்சம் / பயம்
"Acham / Bayam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபயம்
"Bayam"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Acham' is very formal (e.g., in literature). 'Bayam' is the standard word.
Example Usage
English
"Don't be afraid."
Formal
அச்சப்பட வேண்டாம் (Achappada vendaam).
Spoken (Better)
பயப்படாத (Bayappadaadha).