Meaning of Night in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
இரவு
"Iravu"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatநைட்டு / ராத்திரி
"Night-u / Raathiri"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Raathiri' is common colloquial. 'Night-u' is very common.
Example Usage
English
"Late night."
Formal
நள்ளிரவு (Nalliravu).
Spoken (Better)
ரொம்ப லேட் நைட்டு (Romba late night-u).