Meaning of Leaf in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
இலை
"Ilai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஇலை / எல
"Ilai / Ela"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Ilai -> Ela in spoken speed.
Example Usage
English
"Green leaf."
Formal
பச்சை இலை (Pachai ilai).
Spoken (Better)
பச்ச எல (Pacha ela).