Meaning of Hour in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
மணிநேரம்
"Mani-neram"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatமணி / நேர
"Mani / Neram"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
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Example Usage
English
"One hour."
Formal
ஒரு மணிநேரம் (Oru mani-neram).
Spoken (Better)
ஒரு மணி நேரம் (Oru mani neram).