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Welcome to the lesson on '''Telugu Verbs'''! In this section of our journey through the Telugu language, we will explore the fascinating world of verbs. Understanding verbs is crucial because they are the backbone of any sentence, providing action and meaning. Just like in English, knowing how to use verbs correctly will help you express yourself clearly and confidently in Telugu.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Verbs in Telugu ===
 
Verbs in Telugu convey actions, states, and occurrences. They are essential for forming sentences and expressing ideas. Unlike English, Telugu verbs undergo various changes based on tense, aspect, mood, and the subject of the sentence. This complexity adds richness to the language but can be challenging for beginners. By mastering verbs, you will unlock the ability to communicate effectively in everyday conversations.
 
=== Overview of Telugu Verbs ===


Welcome to the lesson on Telugu verbs! In this lesson, we will explore the different types of verbs in Telugu and learn how to conjugate them. Verbs are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to express actions, states, and occurrences. Understanding verbs will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Telugu.
Telugu verbs can be categorized into different types based on their usage. Here are the main categories we will explore:


Throughout this lesson, we will cover various verb forms, including infinitives, participles, and conjugated verb forms. We will also delve into the intricacies of verb conjugation, including the different tenses and moods used in Telugu. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Telugu verbs and be able to construct sentences with ease.
* '''Transitive Verbs''': These verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning.


So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Telugu verbs!
* '''Intransitive Verbs''': These verbs do not require a direct object.


== Types of Verbs ==
* '''Ditransitive Verbs''': These verbs take two objects, typically a direct and an indirect object.


In Telugu, verbs can be classified into three main types based on their endings:  
We will also discuss the conjugation of verbs based on tense: present, past, and future.
1. Ar-dhama Prayoga (Verbs ending in 'అరు' or '-aru')
2. U-dhama Prayoga (Verbs ending in 'ఉ' or '-u')
3. M-dhama Prayoga (Verbs ending in 'ము' or '-mu')


=== Ar-dhama Prayoga ===
== Types of Telugu Verbs ==


Ar-dhama Prayoga verbs are the most common type of verbs in Telugu. They are characterized by their endings in 'అరు' or '-aru'. These verbs are used to express actions performed by the subject of a sentence. Let's look at some examples:
=== Transitive Verbs ===
 
Transitive verbs are action verbs that require a direct object to receive the action. For example, the verb "to eat" requires an object like "food."
 
==== Examples of Transitive Verbs ====
 
Here are some examples of transitive verbs in Telugu:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| పాఠం చదవారు || Pāṭhaṁ caḍavāru || They read a book
 
| తిను || tinu || to eat
 
|-
|-
| విద్యా పఠించారు || Vidhyā paṭhiṁcāru || They teach a subject
 
| చూడు || choodu || to see
 
|-
 
| పఠించు || paṭhin̄cu || to read
 
|-
|-
| అవడిని చూసాను || Avaḍini cūsānu || I saw her
 
| రాసు || rāsu || to write
 
|-
|-
| పుస్తకం కొందరు కొన్నారు || Pustakaṁ koṇdaru konnaaru || They bought a book
 
| కొను || konu || to buy
 
|}
|}


As you can see, these verbs are conjugated based on the subject and tense of the sentence. We will explore verb conjugation in more detail later in this lesson.
=== Intransitive Verbs ===


=== U-dhama Prayoga ===
Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object. They can stand alone in a sentence. For instance, "to sleep" does not need an object.


U-dhama Prayoga verbs are another type of verb in Telugu. They are characterized by their endings in 'ఉ' or '-u'. These verbs are used to express a state or condition of the subject. Let's look at some examples:
==== Examples of Intransitive Verbs ====
 
Here are some examples of intransitive verbs in Telugu:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| నిద్రపోతున్నా || nidrapōtunnā || to sleep
 
|-
|-
| నాకు ఆకాశం ఇష్టం || Nāku ākāśaṁ iṣṭaṁ || I like the sky
 
| నవ్వు || navvu || to laugh
 
|-
|-
| మీరు తెలుగు మాట్లాడేసారు || Mīru telugu māṭlāḍēsāru || You speak Telugu
 
| నడవు || naḍavu || to walk
 
|-
|-
| వారు చదువు చేసినారు || Vāru caduvu cēsināru || They studied
 
| పడి || paḍi || to fall
 
|-
|-
| నాకు పఠనం రాస్తుంది || Nāku paṭhanaṁ rāstundi || I am studying
 
| రావు || rāvu || to come
 
|}
|}


U-dhama Prayoga verbs are often used to describe the subject's emotions, preferences, abilities, and other states.
=== Ditransitive Verbs ===


=== M-dhama Prayoga ===
Ditransitive verbs require two objects: a direct object and an indirect object. For example, in the sentence "I give her a book," "give" is the ditransitive verb, "book" is the direct object, and "her" is the indirect object.


M-dhama Prayoga verbs are the third type of verb in Telugu. They are characterized by their endings in 'ము' or '-mu'. These verbs are used to express actions done to the subject or actions that affect the subject. Let's look at some examples:
==== Examples of Ditransitive Verbs ====
 
Here are some examples of ditransitive verbs in Telugu:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| నాకు పుస్తకం ఇచ్చారు || Nāku pustakaṁ iccāru || They gave me a book
 
| ఇవ్వు || ivvu || to give
 
|-
|-
| మీరు చదువు చేసారు || Mīru caduvu cēsāru || They taught you
 
| చెప్తు || ceptu || to tell
 
|-
|-
| వారు నాన్న కోరారు || Vāru nānna kōrāru || They asked for food
 
| చూపు || chūpu || to show
 
|-
 
| పంపు || pampu || to send
 
|-
 
| తీయు || tīyu || to take
 
|}
 
== Conjugation of Verbs ==
 
Once you understand the types of verbs, the next step is to learn how to conjugate them. In Telugu, verbs change based on the subject, tense, and formality.
 
=== Present Tense Conjugation ===
 
In the present tense, verbs often end with specific suffixes depending on the subject. Here’s how the present tense is formed:
 
* '''I (నేను)''': verb + తాను (for singular)
 
* '''You (నువ్వు)''': verb + సావు (for singular informal)
 
* '''He/She (అతను/ఆమె)''': verb + తాడు (for singular formal)
 
* '''We (మేము)''': verb + తాము (for plural)
 
* '''You (మీరు)''': verb + తారు (for plural formal)
 
* '''They (వారు)''': verb + తారు (for plural formal)
 
==== Present Tense Examples ====
 
Here are some examples of present tense conjugation:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| నేను తినుతున్నాను || nēnu tinutunnānu || I am eating
 
|-
 
| నువ్వు చదువుతున్నావు || nuvvu chaduvutunnāvu || You are reading
 
|-
 
| అతను నడుస్తున్నాడు || atanu naḍustunnāḍu || He is walking
 
|-
 
| ఆమె నవ్వుతున్నది || āme navvutunnadi || She is laughing
 
|-
|-
| నాకు అర్ధం కావాలి || Nāku ardaṁ kāvāli || I need help
 
| మేము పాడుతున్నాము || mēmu pāḍutunnāmu || We are singing
 
|}
|}


M-dhama Prayoga verbs indicate actions that are done to the subject or actions that affect the subject in some way.
=== Past Tense Conjugation ===
 
In the past tense, Telugu verbs also change their endings. The following suffixes are often used:
 
* '''I (నేను)''': verb + నాను
 
* '''You (నువ్వు)''': verb + నావు
 
* '''He/She (అతను/ఆమె)''': verb + నాడు/నాది
 
* '''We (మేము)''': verb + నాము


== Verb Conjugation ==
* '''You (మీరు)''': verb + నారు


Now that we have explored the different types of verbs in Telugu, let's learn how to conjugate them. Verb conjugation involves changing the form of a verb to match the subject, tense, and mood of a sentence.
* '''They (వారు)''': verb + నారు


In Telugu, verbs are conjugated based on the person, number, and tense of the subject. Let's take a look at the conjugation of an Ar-dhama Prayoga verb in the present tense:
==== Past Tense Examples ====
 
Here are some examples of past tense conjugation:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| First Person || నేను (nēnu) || మాము (māmu)
 
| నేను తిన్నాను || nēnu tinnānu || I ate
 
|-
|-
| Second Person || నువ్వు (nuvvu) || మీరు (mīru)
 
| నువ్వు చదివావు || nuvvu chadivāvu || You read
 
|-
|-
| Third Person || అతడు/అతను/అటను (ataḍu/atanu/aṭanu) || వారు (vāru)
 
| అతను నడిచాడు || atanu naḍichāḍu || He walked
 
|-
 
| ఆమె నవ్వింది || āme navvindi || She laughed
 
|-
 
| మేము పాడాము || mēmu pāḍāmu || We sang
 
|}
|}


To conjugate an Ar-dhama Prayoga verb in the present tense, you need to remove the '-aru' ending and add the appropriate suffix based on the person and number of the subject. For example:
=== Future Tense Conjugation ===


- చదవారు (caḍavāru) - They read
Future tense verbs are also conjugated differently. The common endings are:
- చదవాను (caḍavānu) - I read
- చదవాను (caḍavānu) - You read
- చదవాడు (caḍavāḍu) - He reads
- చదవాడు (caḍavāḍu) - She reads
- చదవాడు (caḍavāḍu) - It reads


In the plural form, the verb ending remains the same for all persons:
* '''I (నేను)''': verb + నాను


- చదవారు (caḍavāru) - They read
* '''You (నువ్వు)''': verb + నావు
- చదవాము (caḍavāmu) - We read
- చదవారు (caḍavāru) - You all read


The conjugation of U-dhama Prayoga and M-dhama Prayoga verbs follows a similar pattern, with slight variations in the suffixes used. It's important to practice conjugating verbs in different tenses and moods to become comfortable with their usage in Telugu.
* '''He/She (అతను/ఆమె)''': verb + నాడు/నాది


== Cultural Insights ==
* '''We (మేము)''': verb + నాము


Telugu, one of the oldest languages in India, has a rich cultural heritage that is deeply intertwined with its linguistic traditions. The evolution of Telugu verbs reflects the historical and cultural influences on the language.
* '''You (మీరు)''': verb + నారు


Telugu verbs have been greatly influenced by Sanskrit, which has contributed to the complexity and diversity of verb forms. The Sanskrit influence can be seen in the various conjugation patterns and the use of different verb endings.
* '''They (వారు)''': verb + నారు


In addition to Sanskrit, Telugu verbs also bear the influence of the Dravidian language family, to which Telugu belongs. The Dravidian influence is evident in the structure and grammar of Telugu verbs, as well as the unique features that distinguish Telugu from other Indo-Aryan languages.
==== Future Tense Examples ====


Telugu verbs also play a significant role in Telugu poetry, literature, and performing arts. The rhythmic patterns and poetic forms of Telugu rely heavily on the skillful use of verbs to convey emotions, imagery, and narrative. Studying Telugu verbs not only enhances your language skills but also provides insights into the rich cultural and artistic traditions of Telugu-speaking regions.
Here are some examples of future tense conjugation:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| నేను తినబోతున్నాను || nēnu tinabōtunnānu || I will eat
 
|-
 
| నువ్వు చదివేవు || nuvvu chadivēvu || You will read
 
|-
 
| అతను నడిచేవాడు || atanu naḍichēvāḍu || He will walk
 
|-
 
| ఆమె నవ్వుతుంది || āme navvutundi || She will laugh
 
|-
 
| మేము పాడుతాము || mēmu pāḍutāmu || We will sing
 
|}


== Practice Exercises ==
== Practice Exercises ==


Now it's time to put your knowledge of Telugu verbs into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned.
Now that we’ve covered the basics of verbs and their conjugation, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises that will help reinforce what you’ve learned.


Exercise 1: Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for the given subjects:
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Verb Types ===


1. చెబుతున్నాడు (cebuthunnāḍu) - He is speaking
Identify whether the following verbs are transitive, intransitive, or ditransitive:
2. పాడుతున్నావు (pāḍuthunnāvu) - You are singing
3. మెరుసుకుందాము (merusukuṇdāmu) - We are dancing
4. చూడుతున్నాను (cūḍuthunnānu) - I am watching
5. అడవిలో ఓడుతున్నారు (aḍavilō ōḍuthunnāru) - They are running


Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences from English to Telugu:
1. తిని (tini) - to eat


1. She reads a book.
2. నడిపి (naḍipi) - to drive
2. We like to dance.
3. They are eating lunch.
4. I will go to the market.
5. You (plural) speak Telugu.


Exercise 3: Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) about your favorite hobby using appropriate Telugu verbs and tenses.
3. నవ్వు (navvu) - to laugh


== Solutions ==
4. ఇవ్వు (ivvu) - to give


Exercise 1:
5. పాడు (pāḍu) - to sing


1. చెబుతున్నాడు (cebuthunnāḍu) - అతడు (ataḍu)
=== Exercise 2: Present Tense Conjugation ===
2. పాడుతున్నావు (pāḍuthunnāvu) - మీరు (mīru)
3. మెరుసుకుందాము (merusukuṇdāmu) - మాము (māmu)
4. చూడుతున్నాను (cūḍuthunnānu) - నేను (nēnu)
5. అడవిలో ఓడుతున్నారు (aḍavilō ōḍuthunnāru) - వారు (vāru)


Exercise 2:
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for the subject "నేను" (nēnu - I):


1. అమ్మాయి పుస్తకం చదువుతుంది. (Ammāyi pustakaṁ caduvutundi)
1. చూడు (choodu) - to see
2. మేము నర్తనం చేయటానికి ఇష్టపడుతాము. (Mēmu nartanaṁ cēyaṭānikī iṣṭapaḍutāmu)
3. వారు మధ్యాహ్నభోజనం తినేస్తున్నారు. (Vāru madhyāhnabhōjanaṁ tinēstunnāru)
4. నాను మార్కెట్‌కు వెళ్ళాను. (Nānu mārkĕṭ‌ku veḷḷānu)
5. మీరు (బహువచనం) తెలుగు మాట్లాడతారు. (Mīru (bahuvacanaṁ) telugu māṭlāḍatāru)


Exercise 3: (Sample paragraph)
2. రాసు (rāsu) - to write


నా ఇష్టమైన హాబీ పేంటింగ్. నేను పల్లెట్ కలర్లతో చిత్రాలను గీయబడుతున్నాను. నాకు ప్రతి చిత్రంలో ఆనందం ఉంది మరియు అదేనా నన్ను చిరునవ్వుగా చూపిస్తుంది. ఇది నా మార్పులలో ఒకటి. నేను పేంటింగ్ చేయడం చాలా ఆరోగ్యకరంగా ఉంది మరియు నాకు సంతోషం ఇస్తుంది.
3. నడవు (naḍavu) - to walk


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=== Exercise 3: Past Tense Conjugation ===
 
Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense for the subject "అతను" (atanu - He):
 
1. తిను (tinu) - to eat
 
2. చదువు (chaduvu) - to study
 
3. వచ్చు (vacchu) - to come
 
=== Exercise 4: Future Tense Sentence Creation ===
 
Create sentences using the following verbs in the future tense for the subject "మేము" (mēmu - We):
 
1. పాడు (pāḍu) - to sing
 
2. నడవు (naḍavu) - to walk
 
3. చదువు (chaduvu) - to study
 
=== Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
 
1. నేను __________ (తిను) ఆహారం. (I eat food)
 
2. నువ్వు __________ (రాసు) ఒక లేఖ. (You wrote a letter)
 
3. అతను __________ (వచ్చు) కాలం. (He is coming now)
 
=== Solutions to Exercises ===
 
=== Solution to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. Transitive
 
2. Ditransitive
 
3. Intransitive
 
4. Ditransitive
 
5. Intransitive
 
=== Solution to Exercise 2 ===
 
1. నేను చూస్తున్నాను (nēnu chūstunnānu) - I am seeing
 
2. నేను రాస్తున్నాను (nēnu rāstunnānu) - I am writing
 
3. నేను నడుస్తున్నాను (nēnu naḍustunnānu) - I am walking
 
=== Solution to Exercise 3 ===
 
1. అతను తిన్నాడు (atanu tinnāḍu) - He ate
 
2. అతను చదివాడు (atanu chadivāḍu) - He studied
 
3. అతను వచ్చాడు (atanu vaccāḍu) - He came
 
=== Solution to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. మేము పాడుతాము (mēmu pāḍutāmu) - We will sing
 
2. మేము నడవుతాము (mēmu naḍavutāmu) - We will walk
 
3. మేము చదువుతాము (mēmu chadavutāmu) - We will study
 
=== Solution to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. నేను తింటున్నాను (nēnu tintunnānu) - I eat food.
 
2. నువ్వు రాసావు (nuvvu rāsāvu) - You wrote a letter.
 
3. అతను వచ్చాడు (atanu vaccāḍu) - He is coming now.
 
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Telugu verbs. Keep practicing, and soon you will become more confident in using verbs in your conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect!


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Welcome to the lesson on Telugu Verbs! In this section of our journey through the Telugu language, we will explore the fascinating world of verbs. Understanding verbs is crucial because they are the backbone of any sentence, providing action and meaning. Just like in English, knowing how to use verbs correctly will help you express yourself clearly and confidently in Telugu.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

Importance of Verbs in Telugu[edit | edit source]

Verbs in Telugu convey actions, states, and occurrences. They are essential for forming sentences and expressing ideas. Unlike English, Telugu verbs undergo various changes based on tense, aspect, mood, and the subject of the sentence. This complexity adds richness to the language but can be challenging for beginners. By mastering verbs, you will unlock the ability to communicate effectively in everyday conversations.

Overview of Telugu Verbs[edit | edit source]

Telugu verbs can be categorized into different types based on their usage. Here are the main categories we will explore:

  • Transitive Verbs: These verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning.
  • Intransitive Verbs: These verbs do not require a direct object.
  • Ditransitive Verbs: These verbs take two objects, typically a direct and an indirect object.

We will also discuss the conjugation of verbs based on tense: present, past, and future.

Types of Telugu Verbs[edit | edit source]

Transitive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Transitive verbs are action verbs that require a direct object to receive the action. For example, the verb "to eat" requires an object like "food."

Examples of Transitive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of transitive verbs in Telugu:

Telugu Pronunciation English
తిను tinu to eat
చూడు choodu to see
పఠించు paṭhin̄cu to read
రాసు rāsu to write
కొను konu to buy

Intransitive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object. They can stand alone in a sentence. For instance, "to sleep" does not need an object.

Examples of Intransitive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of intransitive verbs in Telugu:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నిద్రపోతున్నా nidrapōtunnā to sleep
నవ్వు navvu to laugh
నడవు naḍavu to walk
పడి paḍi to fall
రావు rāvu to come

Ditransitive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Ditransitive verbs require two objects: a direct object and an indirect object. For example, in the sentence "I give her a book," "give" is the ditransitive verb, "book" is the direct object, and "her" is the indirect object.

Examples of Ditransitive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of ditransitive verbs in Telugu:

Telugu Pronunciation English
ఇవ్వు ivvu to give
చెప్తు ceptu to tell
చూపు chūpu to show
పంపు pampu to send
తీయు tīyu to take

Conjugation of Verbs[edit | edit source]

Once you understand the types of verbs, the next step is to learn how to conjugate them. In Telugu, verbs change based on the subject, tense, and formality.

Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In the present tense, verbs often end with specific suffixes depending on the subject. Here’s how the present tense is formed:

  • I (నేను): verb + తాను (for singular)
  • You (నువ్వు): verb + సావు (for singular informal)
  • He/She (అతను/ఆమె): verb + తాడు (for singular formal)
  • We (మేము): verb + తాము (for plural)
  • You (మీరు): verb + తారు (for plural formal)
  • They (వారు): verb + తారు (for plural formal)

Present Tense Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of present tense conjugation:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నేను తినుతున్నాను nēnu tinutunnānu I am eating
నువ్వు చదువుతున్నావు nuvvu chaduvutunnāvu You are reading
అతను నడుస్తున్నాడు atanu naḍustunnāḍu He is walking
ఆమె నవ్వుతున్నది āme navvutunnadi She is laughing
మేము పాడుతున్నాము mēmu pāḍutunnāmu We are singing

Past Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In the past tense, Telugu verbs also change their endings. The following suffixes are often used:

  • I (నేను): verb + నాను
  • You (నువ్వు): verb + నావు
  • He/She (అతను/ఆమె): verb + నాడు/నాది
  • We (మేము): verb + నాము
  • You (మీరు): verb + నారు
  • They (వారు): verb + నారు

Past Tense Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of past tense conjugation:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నేను తిన్నాను nēnu tinnānu I ate
నువ్వు చదివావు nuvvu chadivāvu You read
అతను నడిచాడు atanu naḍichāḍu He walked
ఆమె నవ్వింది āme navvindi She laughed
మేము పాడాము mēmu pāḍāmu We sang

Future Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Future tense verbs are also conjugated differently. The common endings are:

  • I (నేను): verb + నాను
  • You (నువ్వు): verb + నావు
  • He/She (అతను/ఆమె): verb + నాడు/నాది
  • We (మేము): verb + నాము
  • You (మీరు): verb + నారు
  • They (వారు): verb + నారు

Future Tense Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of future tense conjugation:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నేను తినబోతున్నాను nēnu tinabōtunnānu I will eat
నువ్వు చదివేవు nuvvu chadivēvu You will read
అతను నడిచేవాడు atanu naḍichēvāḍu He will walk
ఆమె నవ్వుతుంది āme navvutundi She will laugh
మేము పాడుతాము mēmu pāḍutāmu We will sing

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the basics of verbs and their conjugation, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises that will help reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Identify the Verb Types[edit | edit source]

Identify whether the following verbs are transitive, intransitive, or ditransitive:

1. తిని (tini) - to eat

2. నడిపి (naḍipi) - to drive

3. నవ్వు (navvu) - to laugh

4. ఇవ్వు (ivvu) - to give

5. పాడు (pāḍu) - to sing

Exercise 2: Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for the subject "నేను" (nēnu - I):

1. చూడు (choodu) - to see

2. రాసు (rāsu) - to write

3. నడవు (naḍavu) - to walk

Exercise 3: Past Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense for the subject "అతను" (atanu - He):

1. తిను (tinu) - to eat

2. చదువు (chaduvu) - to study

3. వచ్చు (vacchu) - to come

Exercise 4: Future Tense Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following verbs in the future tense for the subject "మేము" (mēmu - We):

1. పాడు (pāḍu) - to sing

2. నడవు (naḍavu) - to walk

3. చదువు (chaduvu) - to study

Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

1. నేను __________ (తిను) ఆహారం. (I eat food)

2. నువ్వు __________ (రాసు) ఒక లేఖ. (You wrote a letter)

3. అతను __________ (వచ్చు) కాలం. (He is coming now)

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Solution to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Transitive

2. Ditransitive

3. Intransitive

4. Ditransitive

5. Intransitive

Solution to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. నేను చూస్తున్నాను (nēnu chūstunnānu) - I am seeing

2. నేను రాస్తున్నాను (nēnu rāstunnānu) - I am writing

3. నేను నడుస్తున్నాను (nēnu naḍustunnānu) - I am walking

Solution to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. అతను తిన్నాడు (atanu tinnāḍu) - He ate

2. అతను చదివాడు (atanu chadivāḍu) - He studied

3. అతను వచ్చాడు (atanu vaccāḍu) - He came

Solution to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. మేము పాడుతాము (mēmu pāḍutāmu) - We will sing

2. మేము నడవుతాము (mēmu naḍavutāmu) - We will walk

3. మేము చదువుతాము (mēmu chadavutāmu) - We will study

Solution to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. నేను తింటున్నాను (nēnu tintunnānu) - I eat food.

2. నువ్వు రాసావు (nuvvu rāsāvu) - You wrote a letter.

3. అతను వచ్చాడు (atanu vaccāḍu) - He is coming now.

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Telugu verbs. Keep practicing, and soon you will become more confident in using verbs in your conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Table of Contents - Telugu Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Telugu Script


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Nouns and Pronouns


Hobbies and Activities


Verbs and Tenses


Telugu Culture and Traditions

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