Meaning of Year in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
ஆண்டு / வருடம்
"Aandu / Varudam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatவருஷம்
"Varusham"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
Varudam -> Varusham.
Example Usage
English
"New Year."
Formal
புத்தாண்டு (Puthaandu).
Spoken (Better)
புது வருஷம் (Pudhu varusham).