Meaning of Light in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
விளக்கு
"Vilakku"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatலைட்
"Light"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Vilakku' often refers to traditional oil lamps.
Example Usage
English
"Turn on the light."
Formal
விளக்கைப் போடுங்கள் (Vilakkai podungal).
Spoken (Better)
லைட் போடு (Light podu).