Meaning of River in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
ஆறு
"Aaru"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஆறு
"Aaru"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Confusingly, 'Aaru' also means the number 6.
Example Usage
English
"The river is flowing."
Formal
ஆறு ஓடுகிறது (Aaru odugiradhu).
Spoken (Better)
ஆறு ஓடுது (Aaru odudhu).