Meaning of Soft in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
மென்மையான
"Menmaiyaana"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatசாஃப்டா
"Soft-aa"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
English loan word is very common.
Example Usage
English
"Soft pillow."
Formal
மென்மையான தலையணை (Menmaiyaana thalaiyanai).
Spoken (Better)
சாஃப்ட் தலையணை (Soft thalaiyanai).