Formal:
* கணவர் (Kanavar): This is the most formal and common word for "husband".
* பதி (Pathi): This is another formal term, often used in religious or traditional contexts.
Informal:
* அன்பன் (Anban): This means "beloved" and is a loving and affectionate way to refer to your husband.
* தம்பி (Thambi): This means "younger brother" and can be used by wives to affectionately call their husbands.
* கூட்டுவாழ்வாளர் (Koottuvaazhvaar): This literally means "partner in life" and is a more neutral and modern term.
In addition to these, you can also use his name with a respectful honorific like:
* [Husband's name] அவர்கள் ([Husband's name] avargal): This is a respectful way to address your husband, similar to using "Mr." or "Mrs." in English.
The best way to refer to your husband in Tamil depends on the specific situation and your relationship with him.