Meaning of Watch in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
கடிகாரம்
"Kadhigaaram"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatவாட்ச்
"Watch"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Kadhigaaram' is same for clock and watch. English is used for wristwatches.
Example Usage
English
"Nice watch."
Formal
அழகான கடிகாரம் (Azhagaana kadhigaaram).
Spoken (Better)
வாட்ச் நல்லாருக்கு (Watch nalla-irukku).