Meaning of Hand in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
கை
"Kai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகை
"Kai"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
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Example Usage
English
"Wash your hands."
Formal
கைகளைக் கழுவவும் (Kaikalai kazhuvavum).
Spoken (Better)
கைய கழுவு (Kaiya kazhuvu).