Meaning of Moon in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
நிலா / சந்திரன்
"Nila / Chandhiran"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatநிலா
"Nila"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Chandhiran' is formal/scientific. 'Nila' is what everyone says.
Example Usage
English
"The moon is bright."
Formal
நிலா பிரகாசமாக உள்ளது (Nila piragaasamaaga ulladhu).
Spoken (Better)
நிலா நல்லா வெளிச்சமா இருக்கு (Nila nalla velichamaa irukku).