Meaning of Yesterday in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal
Formal / Written
நேற்று
"Netru"
For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.
REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chatநேத்து
"Nethu"
Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.
When to use which?
The hard 'tru' softens to 'thu'. Netru -> Nethu.
Example Usage
English
"I came yesterday."
Formal
நான் நேற்று வந்தேன் (Naan netru vandhen).
Spoken (Better)
நான் நேத்து வந்தேன் (Naan nethu vandhen).