Transport and Directions in Telugu
Telugu words and phrases for getting around, from buses and trains to asking the way.
Getting around is a practical need for any traveller.
Transport words
| Telugu | Romanised | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| బస్సు | bassu | bus |
| రైలు | railu | train |
| ఆటో | aato | auto-rickshaw |
| టాక్సీ | taaksee | taxi |
| విమానం | vimaanam | aeroplane |
| స్టేషన్ | station | station |
| విమానాశ్రయం | vimaanaashrayam | airport |
| టికెట్ | ticket | ticket |
| బస్టాప్ | bus stop | bus stop |
Directions
| Telugu | Meaning |
|---|---|
| కుడి | right |
| ఎడమ | left |
| నేరుగా | straight |
| దగ్గర | near |
| దూరం | far, distance |
| ముందు | front |
| వెనక | behind |
Asking the way
- క్షమించండి, రైల్వే స్టేషన్ ఎక్కడ? Excuse me, where is the railway station?
- ఇక్కడి నుండి ఎంత దూరం? How far is it from here?
- ఇది దగ్గరా? Is it near?
- నడిచి వెళ్లొచ్చా? Can we walk there?
Giving directions
- నేరుగా వెళ్లండి. Go straight.
- కుడివైపు తిరగండి. Turn right.
- ఎడమవైపు తిరగండి. Turn left.
Tickets and travel
- హైదరాబాద్కి ఒక టికెట్ ఇవ్వండి. Give me one ticket to Hyderabad.
- బస్సు ఎప్పుడు బయలుదేరుతుంది? When will the bus leave?
- తర్వాతి స్టాప్ ఏది? What is the next stop?
Autos
Auto-rickshaws are common in Telugu cities. Agree on the fare or ask for the meter before you set off.
Tips
- Learn left, right and straight.
- Start with క్షమించండి.
- Use the dictionary for place names.
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