Basic Phrases of the Telugu Language

Spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India, Telugu is known as a classical language. It is the third most spoken language in India. The Telugu language has contributed tremendously to the famous Carnatic music heritage of India. There are over 45 million people in Andhra Pradesh who speak Telugu. Besides, there are many more millions outside the state and country, who speak Telugu.

It is worthwhile knowing some of the basic phrases in Telugu.

Basics

I	---	Nenu
You	---	Nuvvu, meeru (with respect)
Your	---	Needi
He	---	Atanu
She	---	Aame
It	---	Adi

Greetings

Hello	---	Vandanalu
How are you?	---	Neevu ela unnaavu?
I am fine	---	Nenu kshemamgaa unnaanu
Good Night	---	subha rathrilu
Thank you	---	Dandalu

Relationships

Father	---	Naanna
Mothe	---	Amma
Husband	---	Mogadu
Wife	---	Pellamu
Sister	---	Sodari, sahodari
Elder sister	---	Akkayya,akka
Younger sister	---	Chella, chelli
Brother	---	Sodarudu
Younger brother	---	Tammudu
Elder brother	---	Anna
Daughter	---	Kuuturu, putrika
Friend	---	Snehithudu

Words

Come	---	Ra
Go	---	Vellu
Came	---	Vachaaru
Speak	---	Maatalaadu
See	---	Chuudu
Hear	---	Vinu
Take	---	Theeskonda
Far	---	Duuramu
Near	---	Daggara
Travel	---	Prayaanamu
Home	---	Illu
Yesterday	---	Ayer
Today	---	Ee roju
Tomorrow	---	Repu
Morning	---	Pagalu
Night	---	Rathri
Afternoon	---	Madhyaahnam
Sleep	---	Nidra
Time	---	Samayamu
Food	---	Bhojanam

Numbers

1	---	Oka, okati
2	---	Rendu
3	---	Muudu
4	---	Naalugu
5	---	Aidu
6	---	Aaru
7	---	Edu
8	---	Enimidi
9	---	Tommidi
10	---	Padi

Common Phrases

What is your name?	---	Mee peru emanti?
Where are you from?	---	Meeru yaavuru?
Did you have your lunch?	---	Neevu bojhanam chesava?
Please come home	---	Ma intiki meeru raavali
Please take your seat	---	Mee jaagala kookkondra
I will see you again	---	Malli kaluddaam

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