Meaning of Wait in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
காத்திரு
"Kaathiru"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatவெயிட் பண்ணு
"Wait pannu / Iru"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Iru' literally means 'be/stay', but implies wait. 'Wait pannu' uses the English word.
Example Usage
English
"Please wait here."
Formal
இங்கே காத்திருங்கள் (Inge kaathirungal).
Spoken (Better)
இங்க வெயிட் பண்ணுங்க (Inga wait pannunga).