Meaning of Sad in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
சோகம்
"Sogam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatமூட் அவுட்
"Mood-out / Sogam"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Younger generation says 'Mood out' or 'Upset'. 'Sogam' is a bit dramatic.
Example Usage
English
"Why are you sad?"
Formal
ஏன் சோகமாக இருக்கிறீர்கள் (Yen sogamaaga irukkireergal)?
Spoken (Better)
ஏன் சோகமா இருக்க (Yen sogama irukka)?