Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Colors

Telugu Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Telugu learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to colors in Telugu language. Colors are an essential way to add a visual appeal to our speech and writing. You can use these words to describe your favorite food, clothes, nature, and much more. Vocabulary acquisition helps you improve your fluency and comprehension of the language. Use these words in your everyday conversation to make it more engaging and interactive. Let's dive in!

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Basic Colors

Let's start with some of the most basic colors in Telugu language. Remember to practice the pronunciation for each word to improve your accent.

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
నీలం	nīlaṁ	Blue
పసుపు	pasupu	Yellow
పచ్చి	pacci	Green
కాకి	kāki	Black
రక్తం	raktam	Red
తెల్లని	tellani	White
గోధుమ	godhum	Brown

Here are some example sentences using these words:

• Person 1: నీలం రంగు నా ప్రియమైన రంగు. (nīlaṁ raṅgu nā priyamaina raṅgu) (My favorite color is blue.)
• Person 2: రక్తం నా ప్రియమైన రంగు. (raktam nā priyamaina raṅgu) (My favorite color is red.)

Now, let's explore some advanced colors in Telugu language.

Advanced Colors

Here are some advanced colors that you might find useful.

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
పారదము	pāradhamu	Silver
బంగారం	baṅgāraṁ	Gold
ఎరుపుతోళ్ళు	eruputōḷḷu	Maroon
చారిటీ కాకి రంగు	cāriṭī kāki raṅgu	Charcoal
పసందివ్వవచ్చు	pasaṇdivvavaccu	Lavender
టైలు రంగు	ṭailu raṅgu	Olive
పింకు	piṅku	Pink
పేచు	pēcu	Orange

Here are some example sentences using these words:

• Person 1: ఎరుపుతోళ్ళు రంగు నచ్చిన జంతువు ఎవరు? (erupu tōḷḷu raṅgu naccina jaṁtuvu evaru?) (Which animal do you like with maroon color?)
• Person 2: నేను సంపద్ కాగా పారదము గది కొట్టిన అను ఈ ఐచ్ సీట్ కొనసాగించేందుకు ఎందుకు ఇంకా ఉన్నారు? (nēnu sampad kāgā pāradhamu gadi koṭṭina anu īch sīṭ koṇasāginchémduku enduku inkā unnāru?) (Why is there still some space left on this I-seat, which I reserved with silver coin?)

Interesting Facts

Telugu language has a rich history, culture, and literature, and colors have been an integral part of it. Here are some interesting facts related to colors in Telugu language:

• Red, also known as "raktam" in Telugu language, has been an essential color in Indian culture for centuries. It symbolizes love, passion, and purity.
• Blue, also known as "nīlaṁ," represents tranquility, peace, and innovation in Telugu language.
• Yellow, known as "pasupu," is related to the sun's energy and represents brightness and positivity in Telugu culture.
• White, known as "tellani," is used during the festival of Sankranti to decorate houses and traditional dresses. The color symbolizes purity, peace, and simplicity in Telugu culture.
• Brown, known as "godhum," is commonly used to describe the color of the soil, which is essential for farming and agriculture in Telugu culture.

Use these cultural information and interesting facts to enrich your vocabulary and knowledge about Telugu language.

Practice Exercise

Here is an opportunity to practice your understanding of colors in Telugu language. Match the following colors with their Telugu translations:

1. Pink

2. Gold

3. Black

4. Lavender

5. Olive

6. White

7. Orange

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a. బంగారం

b. పచ్చి

c. ఎరుపు తోళ్ళు

d. టైలు రంగు

e. తెల్లని

f. పింకు

g. పేచు

Answers: 1.f, 2.a, 3.b, 4.d, 5.c, 6.e, 7.g.

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Sources

• Colors in Telugu at UC Davis