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Welcome to the "Numbers and Counting" lesson of our Complete 0 to A1 Telugu Course! In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of Telugu numbers, an essential part of the language that will not only help you in everyday conversations but also deepen your understanding of the Telugu culture. Numbers are everywhere – from telling time to shopping, and even in simple greetings!

Understanding numbers in Telugu opens up a plethora of opportunities for you to engage with the language. Whether it's counting your friends, adding up your shopping list, or simply understanding a bus schedule, knowing how to communicate numbers is foundational in your language-learning journey.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• An introduction to Telugu numbers

• Counting from 1 to 20

• Tens, hundreds, and beyond

• Practical applications of numbers in everyday scenarios

• Exercises to reinforce your learning

So, let’s get started!

Introduction to Telugu Numbers

Telugu numbers are quite unique and have their own script. Just like in English, Telugu has its own way of representing quantities, and it’s essential to grasp this to communicate effectively. Telugu numerals are used in various contexts, such as in mathematics, addresses, and dates.

Here is a quick overview of the numbers in Telugu:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
1	ఒకటి (okaṭi)	One
2	రెండు (reṇḍu)	Two
3	మూడు (mūḍu)	Three
4	నాలుగు (nālugu)	Four
5	ఐదు (aidu)	Five
6	ఆరు (āru)	Six
7	ఏడు (ēḍu)	Seven
8	ఎనిమిది (enimiḍi)	Eight
9	తొమ్మిది (tommidi)	Nine
10	పది (padi)	Ten

Now, let’s explore how to count from 11 to 20.

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
11	పదకొండు (padakoṇḍu)	Eleven
12	పన్నెండు (pannēḍu)	Twelve
13	పద్ధెనిమిది (padhēnimiḍi)	Thirteen
14	పద్ధెనాలుగు (padhēnālugu)	Fourteen
15	పద్దెనిమిది (padhēnidi)	Fifteen
16	పధ్నాలుగు (padhnālugu)	Sixteen
17	పధ్నేడు (padhnēḍu)	Seventeen
18	పద్దెనిమిది (paddēnidi)	Eighteen
19	పద్దెనొమ్మిది (paddēnommidi)	Nineteen
20	ఇరవై (iraveyi)	Twenty

Counting by Tens

Once you've mastered the numbers from 1 to 20, it’s time to learn how to count by tens.

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
30	ముప్పై (muppai)	Thirty
40	నలభై (nalabhai)	Forty
50	యాభై (yābhai)	Fifty
60	అరవై (aravai)	Sixty
70	డొబ్బై (ḍobbai)	Seventy
80	ఎనభై (enabhai)	Eighty
90	తొంభై (tōmbhai)	Ninety
100	వంద (vanda)	One hundred

Forming Larger Numbers

In Telugu, larger numbers are formed by combining the basic numbers. For example, 21 is "ఇరవై ఒకటి" (iraveyi okaṭi), which literally means "twenty-one."

Here’s how you can form numbers from 21 to 99:

• 21: ఇరవై ఒకటి (iraveyi okaṭi)

• 22: ఇరవై రెండు (iraveyi reṇḍu)

• 23: ఇరవై మూడు (iraveyi mūḍu)

• 31: ముప్పై ఒకటి (muppai okaṭi)

• 42: నలభై రెండు (nalabhai reṇḍu)

• 56: యాభై ఆరు (yābhai āru)

• 79: డొబ్బై తొమ్మిది (ḍobbai tommidi)

• 85: ఎనభై ఐదు (enabhai aidu)

Practical Applications of Numbers

Now that you’re familiar with counting, let’s explore some practical applications of numbers in everyday situations:

• Shopping: When at a market, you might hear:

• "ఇది 200 రూపాయలు" (idi 200 rūpāyalu) – This is 200 rupees.

• Telling Time:

• "ఇప్పుడు 5 గంటలు" (ippuḍu 5 gaṇṭalu) – It is 5 o'clock now.

• Ordering Food:

• "నాకు 3 ఐస్‌క్రీమ్‌లు కావాలి" (nāku 3 aiskrīm-lu kāvāli) – I want 3 ice creams.

• Counting People:

• "మా వద్ద 10 మంది ఉన్నారు" (mā vadda 10 mandī unnāru) – There are 10 people with us.

• Traveling:

• "ఈ బస్సు 20 నిమిషాల్లో వస్తుంది" (ī bassu 20 nimiṣālō vastundi) – This bus will arrive in 20 minutes.

Exercises and Practice Scenarios

Now it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned:

Exercise 1: Number Translation

Translate the following numbers into Telugu:

1. 7

2. 15

3. 32

4. 56

5. 90

Solutions:

1. 7 - ఏడు (ēḍu)

2. 15 - పద్దెనిమిది (paddēnidi)

3. 32 - ముప్పై రెండు (muppai reṇḍu)

4. 56 - యాభై ఆరు (yābhai āru)

5. 90 - తొంభై (tōmbhai)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blanks with the correct Telugu number:

1. 1 is _______ (Telugu)

2. 100 is _______ (Telugu)

3. 20 is _______ (Telugu)

Solutions:

1. 1 is ఒకటి (okaṭi)

2. 100 is వంద (vanda)

3. 20 is ఇరవై (iraveyi)

Exercise 3: Matching Exercise

Match the Telugu numbers to their English equivalents:

1. 4

2. 12

3. 30

4. 19

5. 50

Provide the following options to match with:

• a. Fifty

• b. Twelve

• c. Nineteen

• d. Four

• e. Thirty

Solutions:

1 - d (4 - నాలుగు)

2 - b (12 - పన్నెండు)

3 - e (30 - ముప్పై)

4 - c (19 - తొమ్మిది)

5 - a (50 - యాభై)

Exercise 4: Writing Numbers

Write the following numbers in Telugu:

1. 23

2. 41

3. 78

4. 99

Solutions:

1. 23 - ఇరవై మూడు (iraveyi mūḍu)

2. 41 - నలభై ఒకటి (nalabhai okaṭi)

3. 78 - ఎనభై ఎనిమిది (enabhai enimiḍi)

4. 99 - తొంభై తొమ్మిది (tōmbhai tommidi)

Exercise 5: Number in Sentences

Create sentences using the following numbers:

1. 5

2. 10

3. 15

Example Sentences:

1. "నేను 5 పుస్తకాలు చదువుతున్నాను" (nēnu 5 pustakālu chadavutunnānu) - I am reading 5 books.

2. "ఈ రోజు 10 మంది వచ్చారు" (ī rōju 10 mandī vaccāru) - 10 people came today.

3. "నేను 15 రూపాయలు ఇచ్చాను" (nēnu 15 rūpāyalu icchānu) - I gave 15 rupees.

Exercise 6: Count the Items

Count the items in your house and express them in Telugu. For instance, if you find 4 chairs, write:

"మా ఇల్లు 4 కుర్చీలు ఉన్నాయి" (mā illu 4 kurcīlu unnāyi) - There are 4 chairs in my house.

Exercise 7: Listen and Repeat

Listen to a native speaker say numbers 1 to 20 in Telugu. Repeat after them, focusing on pronunciation.

Exercise 8: Create a Shopping List

Write a shopping list in Telugu using numbers. For example:

• 2 apples - 2 ఆపples (2 āpples)

• 5 bananas - 5 అరటిపండ్లు (5 araṭipaṇḍlu)

Exercise 9: Telling Time

Practice telling the time in Telugu. For example, if it's 3:30, say:

"ఇప్పుడు 3:30" (ippuḍu 3:30) - It is 3:30 now.

Exercise 10: Group Activity

In pairs, practice counting objects around you in Telugu. For example, count the number of books, pens, or any other items in your vicinity.

In conclusion, mastering numbers and counting in Telugu will significantly enhance your communication skills and help you navigate daily life with more confidence. Keep practicing, and you'll find that numbers are not just symbols, but a beautiful connection to the rich culture and language of Telugu.

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

Sources

• Telugu numbers — Of Languages and Numbers
• Telugu Numbers - Etsy Canada

Other Lessons

• Seasons
• Count from 1 to 10
• Transportation
• Time samayamu,kaalamu సమయము,కాలము
• Medical and Health
• Artificial Intelligence
• Family
• Food
• Business and Finance
• Days of the week dinamulu దినములు