Meaning of Road in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
சாலை
"Saalai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatரோடு
"Road"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Saalai is used for naming highways, Road is for general talking.
Example Usage
English
"Cross the road."
Formal
சாலையைக் கடக்கவும் (Saalaiyai kadakkavum).
Spoken (Better)
ரோட்ட தாண்டு (Road-ah thaandu).