Meaning of Shop in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
கடை
"Kadai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகடை
"Kadai"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Pronounced 'Kada'.
Example Usage
English
"Go to the shop."
Formal
கடைக்கு செல்லுங்கள் (Kadaikku sellungal).
Spoken (Better)
கடைக்கு போ (Kadaikku po).