Meaning of Think in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
நினை
"Ninai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatநினை
"Ninai / Yosikku"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Ninai' is to remember/think of. 'Yosikku' is to ponder/think deeply.
Example Usage
English
"What do you think?"
Formal
நீங்கள் என்ன நினைக்கிறீர்கள் (Neengal enna ninaikkireergal)?
Spoken (Better)
நீங்க என்ன நினைக்கிறீங்க (Neenga enna ninaikkireenga)?