Meaning of Many / A lot in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பல / நிறைய
"Pala / Niraiya"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatநிறைய / ரொம்ப
"Niraiya / Romba"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
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Example Usage
English
"There are many people."
Formal
நிறைய மக்கள் உள்ளனர் (Niraiya makkal ullaar).
Spoken (Better)
நிறைய பேர் இருக்காங்க (Niraiya per irukkaanga).