Meaning of Small in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
சிறிய
"Siriya"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatசின்ன
"Chinna"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Siriya' is almost never used. 'Chinna' is the word.
Example Usage
English
"It is small."
Formal
அது சிறியது (Adhu siriyadhu).
Spoken (Better)
அது சின்னதா இருக்கு (Adhu chinnadha irukku).