Meaning of Mother in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
தாய்
"Thaai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஅம்மா
"Amma"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Thaai' is poetic or official (Motherland). 'Amma' is what you call your mom.
Example Usage
English
"She is my mother."
Formal
அவர் என் தாய் (Avar en thaai).
Spoken (Better)
அவங்க எங்க அம்மா (Avanga enga amma).