Meaning of Time in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
நேரம்
"Neram"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatடைம்
"Time"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Asking 'Time enna?' is standard. 'Neram' sounds poetic or serious.
Example Usage
English
"What is the time?"
Formal
நேரம் என்ன (Neram enna)?
Spoken (Better)
டைம் என்ன (Time enna)?