Meaning of Mountain in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
மலை
"Malai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatமலை
"Malai"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Pronounced with a retroflex 'L'.
Example Usage
English
"That is a high mountain."
Formal
அது ஒரு உயர்ந்த மலை (Adhu oru uyarndha malai).
Spoken (Better)
அது பெரிய மலை (Adhu periya malai).