Meaning of Listen in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
கவனி
"Gavani"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகேளு / கவனி
"Kelu / Gavani"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Kelu' means ask/hear/listen. 'Gavani' means pay attention.
Example Usage
English
"Listen to this."
Formal
இதை கவனியுங்கள் (Idhai gavaniyungal).
Spoken (Better)
இத கேளு (Idha kelu).