Meaning of Work in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
வேலை
"Velai"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatவேல
"Vela"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'ai' ending becomes 'a' in speech. Velai -> Vela.
Example Usage
English
"I have work."
Formal
எனக்கு வேலை இருக்கிறது (Enakku velai irukkiradhu).
Spoken (Better)
எனக்கு வேல இருக்கு (Enakku vela irukku).