Meaning of Yes in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
ஆம்
"Aam"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatஆமா
"Aama"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
'Aam' is almost never spoken. 'Aama' is the universal yes.
Example Usage
English
"Yes, I know."
Formal
ஆம், எனக்குத் தெரியும் (Aam, enakku theriyum).
Spoken (Better)
ஆமா, எனக்கு தெரியும் (Aama, enakku theriyum).