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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the Telugu past tense! In this lesson, we will learn how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. The past tense is used to talk about actions and events that have already happened. It is an important aspect of the Telugu language as it allows us to communicate about past experiences and narratives. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently express yourself in the past tense in Telugu. Let's get started!

Formation of the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

To form the past tense in Telugu, we generally add the suffix "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root. However, the exact formation of the past tense can vary depending on the verb type. Telugu verbs are categorized into three main types: 1. Ending in "-చు" (-chu) 2. Ending in "-వు" (-vu) 3. Ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu)

Let's take a closer look at the formation of the past tense for each verb type.

Type 1: Ending in "-చు" (-chu)[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in "-చు" (-chu), we remove the final "-చు" (-chu) and add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root.

For example:

Telugu Pronunciation English
చదిలేచు (chai-lay-chu) చదిలే (chai-lay) + ను (-nu) I slept
కాపాడేచు (kaa-paa-dhay-chu) కాపాడే (kaa-paa-dhay) + ను (-nu) He protected
వచ్చేచు (vach-chay-chu) వచ్చే (vach-chay) + ను (-nu) They came
చేసేచు (chay-say-chu) చేసే (chay-say) + ను (-nu) We did

Type 2: Ending in "-వు" (-vu)[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in "-వు" (-vu), we remove the final "-వు" (-vu) and add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root.

For example:

Telugu Pronunciation English
రావు (raa-vu) రా (raa) + ను (-nu) I came
నడువు (na-du-vu) నడు (na-du) + ను (-nu) He walked
పడువు (pa-du-vu) పడు (pa-du) + ను (-nu) They fell
చూసువు (choo-su-vu) చూసు (choo-su) + ను (-nu) We saw

Type 3: Ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu)[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu), we add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root without removing any ending.

For example:

Telugu Pronunciation English
లేదు (lay-dhu) లేదా (lay-da) + ను (-nu) I didn't know
మీరునవ్వుందా (mee-roo-na-vvu-un-daa) మీరునవ్వు (mee-roo-na-vvu) + నుందా (-nu-ndaa) Did you laugh?
కూడారు (koo-dhaa-ru) కూడా (koo-dhaa) + రు (-ru) They also came
తప్పుంది (tap-pun-dhee) తప్పు (tap-pu) + ంది (-ndhee) It was a mistake

Usage of the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned how to form the past tense, let's explore its usage in Telugu. The past tense is used to talk about actions and events that have already happened in the past. It allows us to express past experiences, narrate stories, and describe historical events. Here are a few examples of how the past tense is used in Telugu:

1. Expressing past actions: - నాను స్కూల్ లో చదిలేసాను (Naa-nu school lo chai-lay-saa-nu) - I studied in the school. - అతను సినిమా చూసేసాడు (Atha-nu cinema choo-say-saa-du) - He watched a movie.

2. Narrating stories: - ఒక రోజు ఒక ముదురు పిల్ల చీతకే ప్రదేశం వెళ్ళింది (Oka roo-ju oka mu-dhuru pi-lla chee-tha-kay pra-dhe-sham ve-lin-dhi) - One day, a cat went to a beautiful place.

3. Describing historical events: - దక్షిణ భారతంలో ఒక చక్రవర్తి రాజు ఉన్నాడు (Dak-shi-na bhaa-ratham-lo oka cha-kra-var-thi-raa-ju un-naa-du) - There was an emperor in South India.

Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

While most Telugu verbs follow a regular pattern in the formation of the past tense, there are a few irregular verbs that have their own unique forms. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular verbs to use them correctly in the past tense. Here are a few examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:

1. ఉన్నాను (un-naa-nu) - I was 2. వచ్చాను (va-chaa-nu) - I came 3. పోయాను (po-yaanu) - I went 4. చూశాను (choo-shaa-nu) - I saw 5. చేసాను (chay-saa-nu) - I did 6. విన్నాను (vi-nnaa-nu) - I heard

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The usage of the past tense in Telugu may vary slightly across different regions and communities. Regional variations in the pronunciation and vocabulary can influence the way the past tense is used and understood. For example, in some rural areas, there might be variations in the verb endings used in the past tense. It is important to be aware of these cultural nuances when communicating with native Telugu speakers.

Telugu culture is rich in historical events and literature, making the past tense an essential aspect of storytelling and preserving the cultural heritage. Many Telugu folk songs, poems, and narratives are written and performed in the past tense, showcasing the significance of this grammatical feature in the cultural context.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned about the formation and usage of the past tense in Telugu, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by writing the sentences in the past tense.

1. Translate the following sentences into Telugu: a) She danced at the party. b) We visited the museum yesterday. c) Did you see the movie? d) They cooked dinner together.

2. Translate the following sentences from Telugu to English: a) నేను అన్నం తిన్నాను (Nee-nu an-nam tin-naa-nu) b) అతను గమనం చేసాడు (Atha-nu ga-ma-nam chay-saa-du) c) మీరు పఠించారుగా? (Mee-roo pa-thin-cha-ru-gaa) d) మామూలుగా ఉంది (Maa-moo-lu-gaa un-dhi)

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Sentence translations: a) ఆమె పార్టీలో నచ్చింది (Aa-me-paar-thi-lo na-chin-dhi) b) మేము రాయబడ్డాం మ్యూజియంకి (Mee-mu-raa-ya-bad-daam m-yoo-ji-yam-ki) c) మీరు సినిమా చూసారా? (Mee-roo si-ni-maa choo-saa-raa) d) వారు సంచలన చేసారు (Vaa-ru san-cha-lan chay-saa-ru)

2. Sentence translations: a) I ate food. b) He observed. c) Did you study? d) It is normal.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. Keep practicing and using the past tense in your conversations to improve your fluency in the language.

Videos[edit | edit source]

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