Meaning of Food in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
உணவு
"Unavu"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatசாப்பாடு
"Saappaadu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Unavu' is formal/written. 'Saappaadu' is the meal you ask for.
Example Usage
English
"Food is ready."
Formal
உணவு தயாராக உள்ளது (Unavu thayaaraga ulladhu).
Spoken (Better)
சாப்பாடு ரெடி (Saappaadu ready).