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Reading time 4 min.The Telugu language is one one of the rapidly expanding languages in the USA, has seen an astounding 86% rise in its speaking population between 2010 and 2017. For that reason is important to know basics Telegu phrases and expressions.
But why Telugu, you may ask?
This could be attributed to the strengthening connections between Hyderabad, the epicenter of India’s technology and engineering industry, and the US counterparts. With droves of students flocking to the US from this bustling city, the importance of Telugu is undeniably on the rise.
Commons phrases to presentations
By using these phrases, you can initiate conversations, build connections, and have meaningful interactions with Telugu people. Enjoy meeting new people and making lifelong connections!
| Expressions | Telugu |
| What’s your name? | నీ పేరు ఏమిటి? nee pear-u enti |
| My name is (John Doe) | నా పేరు (జాన్ డో) Nā pēru (jān ḍō) |
| How old are you? | ఎంత వయస్సు nee viasu enta |
| I’m thirty years old | నా వయస్సు ముప్ఫ్హై సంవత్సరాలు nā vayas’su mupphhai sanvatsarālu |
| Where do you live? | మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉంటారు? Mīru ekkaḍa uṇṭāru? |
| I live in America | నేను అమెరికాలో ఉంటాను nēnu amerikālō uṇṭānu |
| Where are you from? | మీరు ఎక్కడ నుండి వచ్చారు? Meeru ekkada nundi vacharu? |
| Where do you work? | మీరు ఎక్కడ వుంటారు? Meeru ekkada vuntaaru? |
| I am happy to talk to you | నేను సంతోషంగా మీతో మాట్లాడాలనుకుంటున్నాను Nenu santoshangaa meetho maatlaadaalanukuntunnaanu |
| Nice to meet you! | మీతో కలవడం సంతోషముగా ఉంది mītō kalavaḍaṁ santōṣamugā undi |
Basics Telugu phrases
Learning these phrases will greatly enhance your travel experience and allow you to connect with the locals.
| Expressions | Telugu |
| Hello | నమస్తే Namaste |
| Thank you | ధన్యవాదాలు Dhanyavaadalu |
| Don’t worry! | చింతించకండి Cintin̄cakaṇḍi |
| Okay/Alright | సరే Sare |
| Excuse me? | మన్నించండి, (మీ క్షమను అర్ధిస్తున్నాను) mannin̄caṇḍi, (mī kṣamanu ardhistunnānu) |
| What time is it? | ఇప్పుడు సమయము ఎంత? Ippuḍu samayamu enta? |
| It’s 10 o’clock | పది ఘంటలు అయ్యింది Padi ghaṇṭalu ayyindi (చెల్లించండి) |
| Congratulations! | అభినందనలు! Abhinandanalu! |
| Let’s go! | పద వెళ్దాము pada veḷdāmu |
Telugu phrases and expressions to travel
Learn Telugu travel phrases and expressions will enhance your adventures in the beautiful state of Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
Whether it’s basic phrases like “Nēnu ārakṣaṇa kaligi vunnānu” (I have a reservation?) or more pinpoint expressions such as “Hotel ekkada undi?” (Where is the hotel?), getting a handle on Telugu will make your journey through unfamiliar terrains a breeze.
| Expressions | Telugu |
| Do you accept credit cards? | మీరు క్రెడిట్ కార్డు తీసుకుంటారా? mīru kreḍiṭ kārḍu tīsukuṇṭārā? |
| I have a reservation | నేను ఆరక్షణ కలిగి వున్నాను Nēnu ārakṣaṇa kaligi vunnānu |
| I’d like to rent a car | నేను కార్ అద్దెకు తీసుకోదల్చుకున్నాను nēnu kār addeku tīsukōdalcukunnānu |
| Only cash please! | దయ చేసి నగదు మాత్రమే (చెల్లించండి) Daya cēsi nagadu mātramē (cellin̄caṇḍi) |
| This is very expensive | ఇది చాలా ఖరీదు idi cālā kharīdu |
| What do you recommend? (to eat) | మీ సలహా ఏమిటి mī salahā ēmiṭi |
| How long does it take to get there? | అక్కడకి వెళ్లడానికి ఎంత సమయము పడుతుంది? Akkaḍaki veḷlaḍāniki enta samayamu paḍutundi? |
| It’s far from here | ఇక్కడినుంచి దూరము. Ikkaḍinun̄ci dūramu. |
| It’s near here | ఇక్కడినుంచి దగ్గిర. Ikkaḍinun̄ci daggira. |
| Where is the hotel? | హోటల్ ఎక్కడ ఉంది? Hōṭal ekkaḍa undi? |
| Have a good trip | క్షేమముగా వెళ్ళి లాభముగా రండి Kṣēmamugā veḷḷi lābhamugā raṇḍi |
Telugu Phrases for the Foodie in You
Telugu offers a delightful array of culinary terms that will enrich your gastronomic experiences.
Get a grip on terms like “Pulihora” (Tamarind rice) and “Pappu” (Lentil stew), and you’ll find yourself weaving through menus and relishing authentic Telugu delicacies like a local.
| Expressions | Telugu |
| What do you recommend? (to eat) | మీ సలహా ఏమిటి mī salahā ēmiṭi |
| Only cash please! | దయ చేసి నగదు మాత్రమే (చెల్లించండి) Daya cēsi nagadu mātramē (cellin̄caṇḍi) |
| This is very expensive | ఇది చాలా ఖరీదు idi cālā kharīdu |
| What do you recommend? (to eat) | మీ సలహా ఏమిటి mī salahā ēmiṭi |
| I don’t like cucumber | నాకు దోసకాయ నచ్చదు. Nāku dōsakāya naccadu |
| This tastes delicious | ఇది చాలా రుచిగా ఉంటుంది Idi chala ruchiga untundi |
| This is our regional specialty | ఇది మా ప్రాంతం స్పెషల్ Idi ma prantham special |
| Tamarind rice | పులిహోర Pulihora |
| Lentil stew | పప్పు Pappu |
| Sweet Stuffed Roti | బొబ్బట్లు Bobbatlu |
| Spicy Mango Pickle | ఆవకాయ పచ్చడి Avakaya Pachadi |
| Raw Banana Chutney | ఆరటికాయ పచ్చడి Aratikaya Pachadi |
| Spinach Dal | పలకూర పప్పు Palakura Pappu |
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Nagore Valera 
Nagore Valera is SEO Manager at Offiwiz S.L as well as Community Manager at Talkao S.L. She has a graduate in education as well as nutrition and health, currently specializing in social education and digital marketing.She has been generating content in different formats, platforms, companies and markets for more than seven years. Born in Spain, she has worked for companies in countries such as France, England, Spain and Colombia.
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