Meaning of Minute in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
நிமிடம்
"Nimidam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatநிமிஷம்
"Nimisham"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Nimidam -> Nimisham.
Example Usage
English
"Two minutes."
Formal
இரண்டு நிமிடங்கள் (Irandu nimidangal).
Spoken (Better)
ரெண்டு நிமிஷம் (Rendu nimisham).