Meaning of Flower in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
மலர் / பூ
"Malar / Poo"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபூ
"Poo"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Malar' is poetic. 'Poo' is the common word.
Example Usage
English
"Beautiful flower."
Formal
அழகான மலர் (Azhagaana malar).
Spoken (Better)
அழகா பூ (Azhaga poo).