Meaning of Money in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பணம்
"Panam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகாசு
"Kaasu / Panam"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Both 'Kaasu' and 'Panam' are used interchangeably. 'Kaasu' feels slightly more casual.
Example Usage
English
"I have no money."
Formal
என்னிடம் பணம் இல்லை (Ennidam panam illai).
Spoken (Better)
என்கிட்ட காசு இல்ல (Enkitta kaasu illa).