Meaning of School in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
பள்ளி
"Palli"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஸ்கூல்
"School"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Palli' is formal. 'School' is standard.
Example Usage
English
"I go to school."
Formal
நான் பள்ளிக்கு செல்கிறேன் (Naan pallikku selgiren).
Spoken (Better)
நான் ஸ்கூலுக்கு போறேன் (Naan school-uku poren).