noun
Telugu
TEH-luu-goo
Telugu (noun) means a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the ethnic group who speak it as a mother tongue. Example: “Telugu is one of the most widely spoken languages in India.”
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A Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the ethnic group who speak it as a mother tongue.
"Telugu is one of the most widely spoken languages in India."
"Her grandparents are Telugu and still speak it at home."
How to use Telugu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major South Indian language, and the people who speak it.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Telugu word for itself, తెలుగు.
Rhymes for Telugu
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What does “Telugu” mean?
The word “Telugu” means a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the ethnic group who speak it as a mother tongue. In plain terms, a major South Indian language, and the people who speak it.
How do you pronounce “Telugu”?
“Telugu” is pronounced TEH-luu-goo (/ˈtɛ.lʊ.ɡuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Telugu” in a sentence?
Here is “Telugu” used in a sentence: “Telugu is one of the most widely spoken languages in India.”
What part of speech is “Telugu”?
“Telugu” is a noun.
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