Greetings and Polite Words in Telugu
The everyday Telugu words for hello, thank you, sorry and goodbye, with notes on respect.
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Hello and goodbye
| Telugu | Romanised | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| నమస్కారం | namaskaaram | hello, greetings |
| శుభోదయం | shubhodayam | good morning |
| శుభ సాయంత్రం | shubha saayantram | good evening |
| శుభ రాత్రి | shubha raathri | good night |
| వెళ్లొస్తాను | vellosthaanu | goodbye (literally "I'll go and come") |
How are you
- ఎలా ఉన్నారు? (elaa unnaaru?) How are you? (formal)
- ఎలా ఉన్నావు? (elaa unnaavu?) How are you? (informal)
- బాగున్నాను. (baagunnaanu) I am fine.
- మీరు? (meeru?) And you?
Thanks and sorry
- ధన్యవాదాలు (dhanyavaadaalu), thank you
- చాలా ధన్యవాదాలు (chaalaa dhanyavaadaalu), thank you very much
- క్షమించండి (kshaminchandi), sorry, excuse me
- దయచేసి (dayachesi), please
Introductions
- నా పేరు రవి. (naa peru Ravi) My name is Ravi.
- మీ పేరు ఏమిటి? (mee peru emiti?) What is your name?
Yes and no
- అవును (avunu), yes
- కాదు (kaadu), no
- లేదు (ledu), no, there isn't
Customs
- Showing respect to elders is important, so use మీరు with them.
- Many people greet with నమస్కారం and folded hands.
- Remove shoes before entering a home or temple.
Tips
- Say నమస్కారం with a smile.
- Use మీరు with elders.
- Use the dictionary to check each word.
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