Meaning of Old in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பழைய
"Pazhaiya"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatபழசு
"Pazhasu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Used for objects. For people, see 'Aged'.
Example Usage
English
"Old car."
Formal
பழைய மகிழுந்து (Pazhaiya magizhundhu).
Spoken (Better)
பழைய கார் (Pazhaiya car).