Meaning of Head in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
தலை
"Thalai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatதலை
"Thalai"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Can also mean 'leader' or 'main'.
Example Usage
English
"My head hurts."
Formal
எனக்கு தலை வலிக்கிறது (Enakku thalai valikkiradhu).
Spoken (Better)
எனக்கு தலை வலிக்குது (Enakku thalai valikkudhu).