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As a Telugu language teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience, I understand that possessive pronouns are an important aspect of any language including Telugu. Telugu is a beautiful language that has been spoken for centuries in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other parts of Indian sub-continent. In this lesson, I will guide you through the Telugu possessive pronouns, such as my, your, his, her, its, our, and their. This lesson will help you talk about possession and ownership in Telugu.

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Advanced Verbs & Pronouns.

Why Possessive Pronouns are Important in Telugu

Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession of something. By adding a possessive pronoun to a noun or pronoun, we can indicate that something belongs to someone or something. For example, by saying "my book," we are letting others know that the book belongs to us. In Telugu, possessive pronouns are used in the same way as they are used in English.

Telugu Possessive Pronouns

In Telugu, like in English, possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession of an object. Here are the Telugu possessive pronouns:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
నా	nā	my
నీ	nī	your (singular)
ఆయన ప్రాణం	āyana prāṇaṁ	his
ఆమె ప్రాణం	āme prāṇaṁ	her
అది	adi	its
మన	mana	our
వారి	vāri	their

Usage of Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession of an object. In Telugu, possessive pronouns are added before the object that they are modifying. Here are some examples:

• నా పేరు సతీష్ ఉంది. (nā pēru satīṣ uṁdi.) - My name is Satish.
• నీ కార్కిరాడి ఆఫీస్ ఎక్కడ ఉంది? (nī kārkirāḍi āphīs ekkaḍa uṁdi?) - Where is your Kar Kiradi office?
• ఆయన ప్రాణం సినిమాల్లో ఉంటుంది. (āyana prāṇaṁ sinimāllu uṁtuṁdi.) - His interest is in movies.
• ఆమె ప్రాణం పోటీ ఉంది. (āme prāṇaṁ pōṭī uṁdi.) - Her interest is in cooking.
• అది పెద్దగా ఉంది. (adi pēddagā uṁdi.) - It is big.
• మన వాహనం నవ్వుతుంది. (mana vāhanam navvutuṁdi.) - Our vehicle is laughing.
• వారి పదవి ఎంత? (vāri padavi entha?) - What is their position?

Some Interesting Facts About Telugu Language

• Telugu is the third most widely spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali.
• Telugu is also known as "Italian of the East" because it is considered one of the sweetest languages in the world.
• The Telugu script is very old and was used in inscriptions found in the outskirts of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The inscriptions belong to the 3rd century B.C.
• Telugu is spoken by about 80 million people all over the world, including India, United States, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
• There are more than 15,000 Telugu words that have been included in the Oxford English Dictionary.
• The Telugu language has a rich history of literature, including poetry, drama, and epics. Nannayya, Tikkana, and Errana are known as the Kavi Trayam (the three great poets) of Telugu literature.

Table of Contents - Telugu Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Telugu Script

• Telugu Alphabet
• Vowel Signs

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Colors
• Days of the Week and Months

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject, Object, and Verb
• Question Formation

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Family and Relationships
• Food and Drink
• Travel and Transportation

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Number
• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Hobbies and Activities

• Sports and Exercise
• Entertainment and Media
• Arts and Crafts

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Telugu Culture and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Food and Cuisine
• Arts and Entertainment

Other Lessons

• How to Use Have
• Verbs
• Subject, Object, and Verb
• Noun Gender and Number
• 0 to A1 Course
• Present Tense
• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Adjectives
• Nouns
• Negation

Sources

• Telugu Lesson 8 - Pronouns and Travel

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