Meaning of Want in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
வேண்டும்
"Vendum"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatவேணும்
"Venum"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Vendum' sounds like a command. 'Venum' is the natural way to ask for something.
Example Usage
English
"I want coffee."
Formal
எனக்கு காபி வேண்டும் (Enakku coffee vendum).
Spoken (Better)
எனக்கு காபி வேணும் (Enakku coffee venum).