Meaning of Vegetable in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
காய்கறி
"Kaaykari"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatகாய் / காய் கறி
"Kaai / Kaai-kari"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
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Example Usage
English
"Fresh vegetables."
Formal
புதிய காய்கறிகள் (Pudhiya kaaykarigal).
Spoken (Better)
புது காய் (Pudhu kaai).