Meaning of New in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
புதிய
"Pudhiya"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபுதுசு
"Pudhusu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Pudhiya -> Pudhusu.
Example Usage
English
"New shirt."
Formal
புதிய சட்டை (Pudhiya sattai).
Spoken (Better)
புது சட்டை (Pudhu sattai).