Meaning of Lakh (100,000) in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
லட்சம்
"Latcham"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatலட்சம் / லட்சம்
"Latcham"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
A standard unit in India.
Example Usage
English
"One lakh."
Formal
ஒரு லட்சம் (Oru latcham).
Spoken (Better)
ஒரு லட்சம் (Oru latcham).