Meaning of Where in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
எங்கே
"Enge"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஎங்க
"Enga"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Enga' is the standard question word.
Example Usage
English
"Where are you?"
Formal
நீங்கள் எங்கே இருக்கிறீர்கள் (Neengal enge irukkireergal)?
Spoken (Better)
நீங்க எங்க இருக்கீங்க (Neenga enga irukkeenga)?