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In our journey through the Telugu language, understanding the days of the week and the months of the year is crucial for effective communication, especially when planning events, making appointments, or simply discussing daily life. Knowing how to express dates and schedules in Telugu not only enhances your vocabulary but also enriches your understanding of the culture. Telugu speakers often discuss plans and schedules, whether it's for work, family gatherings, or festivals, making this lesson not only practical but also essential.

In this lesson, we'll explore the vocabulary related to the Days of the Week and Months of the Year in Telugu. We'll break it down into manageable sections, starting with the days of the week, followed by the months of the year. Each section will feature examples to illustrate the vocabulary, and we'll conclude with practice exercises to reinforce your learning.

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Let's begin by learning the days of the week. In Telugu, the days are straightforward, and once you learn them, you'll find them easy to remember and use in conversations.

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
సోమవారం	sōmavāraṁ	Monday
మంగళవారం	maṅgaḷavāraṁ	Tuesday
బుధవారం	budhavāraṁ	Wednesday
గురువారం	guruvāraṁ	Thursday
శుక్రవారం	śukravāraṁ	Friday
శనివారం	śanivāraṁ	Saturday
ఆదివారం	ādivāraṁ	Sunday

== Understanding the Days

Monday (సోమవారం): The day associated with the moon.

Tuesday (మంగళవారం): Linked with the planet Mars.

Wednesday (బుధవారం): Represents Mercury.

Thursday (గురువారం): Associated with Jupiter and often considered a day of learning and wisdom.

Friday (శుక్రవారం): Linked with Venus and often celebrated as a day of love and beauty.

Saturday (శనివారం): Connected to Saturn and often considered a day for rest and leisure.

Sunday (ఆదివారం): The day of the sun, a time for family gatherings and recreation.

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Now, let's move on to the months of the year. Like the days, the months in Telugu are also important for discussing dates, festivals, and personal plans.

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
జనవరి	janavari	January
ఫిబ్రవరి	phibravari	February
మార్చి	mārcī	March
ఏప్రిల్	ēpril	April
మే	mē	May
జూన్	jūn	June
జులై	julai	July
ఆగస్టు	āgastu	August
సెప్టెంబర్	seṭpembār	September
అక్టోబర్	akṭōbār	October
నవంబర్	navambār	November
డిసెంబర్	ḍisēmbar	December

== Understanding the Months

January (జనవరి): The start of the year, often associated with fresh beginnings.

February (ఫిబ్రవరి): The month of love, especially around Valentine's Day.

March (మార్చి): The transition into spring in many parts of the world.

April (ఏప్రిల్): Known for its showers and blooming flowers.

May (మే): A month of celebrations and blooming life.

June (జూన్): The start of summer in many regions.

July (జులై): Often associated with vacations and travel.

August (ఆగస్టు): A month of harvest in many cultures.

September (సెప్టెంబర్): The beginning of autumn.

October (అక్టోబర్): Known for festivals like Dasara and Diwali in India.

November (నవంబర్): A month of gratitude and harvest festivals.

December (డిసెంబర్): The end of the year, filled with celebrations and reflections.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned the vocabulary for the days of the week and months, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct Telugu word for the days of the week.

1. The first day of the week is __________. (Answer: ఆదివారం)

2. The day after Thursday is __________. (Answer: శుక్రవారం)

3. __________ is the day before Saturday. (Answer: శుక్రవారం)

Exercise 2: Match the Columns[edit | edit source]

Match the Telugu words with their English translations.

Telugu	English
సోమవారం	A) Friday
గురువారం	B) Monday
శనివారం	C) Thursday
శుక్రవారం	D) Saturday

Answers:

సోమవారం - B

గురువారం - C

శనివారం - D

శుక్రవారం - A

Exercise 3: Translate the Following[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Telugu.

1. My favorite day of the week is Saturday.

2. I have a meeting on Wednesday.

Answers:

1. నా ఇష్టమైన వారపు రోజు శనివారం.

2. నాకు బుధవారం సమావేశం ఉంది.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the words you learned, create sentences for the following prompts.

1. What do you do on Sunday?

2. Describe your plans for the week.

Example Sentences:

1. ఆదివారం నేను సినిమాకు వెళ్ళుతాను.

2. ఈ వారంలో నాకు చాలా పని ఉంది.

Exercise 5: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct Telugu word for the given English word.

1. What is the Telugu word for "April"?

A) మార్చి

B) ఏప్రిల్

C) మే

Answer: B

2. What is the Telugu word for "Friday"?

A) గురువారం

B) శుక్రవారం

C) సోమవారం

Answer: B

Exercise 6: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]

Listen to a native Telugu speaker pronounce the days of the week and months. Write down what you hear.

Answer: This will depend on your listening exercise.

Exercise 7: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

Form groups and take turns asking about each other's plans for the week using the vocabulary learned.

Exercise 8: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Role-play a situation where you are making plans with a friend for the weekend. Use the vocabulary of days and months.

Exercise 9: Writing Practice[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your favorite month and why you like it using the vocabulary learned.

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Create a quiz for yourself by listing out the days of the week and months in Telugu from memory.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we've explored the days of the week and the months of the year in Telugu. Mastering this vocabulary is essential for navigating everyday life and interacting with Telugu speakers. Practice these words regularly, and soon enough, you’ll find yourself effortlessly discussing plans and dates in Telugu.

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Telugu Script

Basic Vocabulary

Basic Sentence Structure

Everyday Vocabulary

Nouns and Pronouns

Hobbies and Activities

Verbs and Tenses

Telugu Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

days of the week names in telugu and english,(వారముల పేర్లు ...[edit | edit source]

Days of a week in telugu and english #Shorts - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+In our journey through the Telugu language, understanding the days of the week and the months of the year is crucial for effective communication, especially when planning events, making appointments, or simply discussing daily life. Knowing how to express dates and schedules in Telugu not only enhances your vocabulary but also enriches your understanding of the culture. Telugu speakers often discuss plans and schedules, whether it's for work, family gatherings, or festivals, making this lesson not only practical but also essential.
+In this lesson, we'll explore the vocabulary related to the '''Days of the Week''' and '''Months of the Year''' in Telugu. We'll break it down into manageable sections, starting with the days of the week, followed by the months of the year. Each section will feature examples to illustrate the vocabulary, and we'll conclude with practice exercises to reinforce your learning.
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-As a Telugu language teacher for over 20 years, I know that understanding basic vocabulary is crucial to learning the language. In this lesson, we will cover the Telugu words for days of the week and months of the year. This lesson will help you understand and talk about dates and schedules in Telugu. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to hold basic conversations about time and dates in Telugu.
+=== Days of the Week ===
+Let's begin by learning the days of the week. In Telugu, the days are straightforward, and once you learn them, you'll find them easy to remember and use in conversations.
-<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] & [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Food-and-Drink|Food and Drink]].</span>
+{| class="wikitable"
-== Days of the Week ==
-In Telugu, the days of the week are referred to with the word "vaaramulu." Here are the Telugu words for each day of the week:
+! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ఆదివారం (aadivaaram) || aah-dee-vaar-um || Sunday
+| సోమవారం || sōmavāraṁ || Monday
 |-
-| సోమవారం (somavaaram) || so-maa-vaar-um || Monday
+| మంగళవారం || maṅgaḷavāraṁ || Tuesday
 |-
-| మంగళవారం (mangalavaaram) || mun-gaa-la-vaar-um || Tuesday
+| బుధవారం || budhavāraṁ || Wednesday
 |-
-| బుధవారం (budhavaaram) || bud-haa-vaar-um || Wednesday
+| గురువారం || guruvāraṁ || Thursday
 |-
-| గురువారం (guruvaaram) || goo-roo-vaar-um || Thursday
+| శుక్రవారం || śukravāraṁ || Friday
 |-
-| శుక్రవారం (shukravaaram) || shuk-ra-vaar-um || Friday
+| శనివారం || śanivāraṁ || Saturday
 |-
-| శనివారం (shanivaaram) || shaa-nee-vaar-um || Saturday
+| ఆదివారం || ādivāraṁ || Sunday
 |}
-Some interesting facts about days of the week in Telugu:
+== Understanding the Days
-- In Telugu, the days of the week are named after the celestial bodies. For example, Sunday is "aaditya vaaram," named after the sun, and Monday is "chandra vaaram," named after the moon.
+* '''Monday (సోమవారం)''': The day associated with the moon.
-- The Telugu calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it combines both solar and lunar measurements. This is why the names of the days of the week are associated with both the sun and the moon.
-== Months of the Year ==
+* '''Tuesday (మంగళవారం)''': Linked with the planet Mars.
-In Telugu, the months of the year are referred to with the word "maasalu." Here are the Telugu words for each month of the year:
+* '''Wednesday (బుధవారం)''': Represents Mercury.
+* '''Thursday (గురువారం)''': Associated with Jupiter and often considered a day of learning and wisdom.
+* '''Friday (శుక్రవారం)''': Linked with Venus and often celebrated as a day of love and beauty.
+* '''Saturday (శనివారం)''': Connected to Saturn and often considered a day for rest and leisure.
+* '''Sunday (ఆదివారం)''': The day of the sun, a time for family gatherings and recreation.
+=== Months of the Year ===
+Now, let's move on to the months of the year. Like the days, the months in Telugu are also important for discussing dates, festivals, and personal plans.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| జనవరి (janavari) || juh-naa-va-ree || January
+| జనవరి || janavari || January
 |-
-| ఫిబ్రవరి (phiruvaree) || firu-va-ree || February
+| ఫిబ్రవరి || phibravari || February
 |-
-| మార్చి (maarchi) || maar-chee || March
+| మార్చి || mārcī || March
 |-
-| ఏప్రిల్ (aapril) || aah-pril || April
+| ఏప్రిల్ || ēpril || April
 |-
-| మే (mae) || may || May
+| మే || mē || May
 |-
-| జూన్ (joon) || joo-n || June
+| జూన్ || jūn || June
 |-
-| జులై (julai) || joo-lai || July
+| జులై || julai || July
 |-
-| ఆగస్టు (aagastu) || aa-gas-tu || August
+| ఆగస్టు || āgastu || August
 |-
-| సెప్టెంబర్ (septembaru) || sep-tem-baar-oo || September
+| సెప్టెంబర్ || seṭpembār || September
 |-
-| అక్టోబర్ (aktobaru) || ak-to-baar-oo || October
+| అక్టోబర్ || akṭōbār || October
 |-
-| నవంబర్ (navambaru) || na-vaam-baar-oo || November
+| నవంబర్ || navambār || November
 |-
-| డిసెంబర్ (disembaru) || di-sem-baar-oo || December
+| డిసెంబర్ || ḍisēmbar || December
 |}
-Some interesting facts about months in Telugu:
+== Understanding the Months
+* '''January (జనవరి)''': The start of the year, often associated with fresh beginnings.
+* '''February (ఫిబ్రవరి)''': The month of love, especially around Valentine's Day.
+* '''March (మార్చి)''': The transition into spring in many parts of the world.
+* '''April (ఏప్రిల్)''': Known for its showers and blooming flowers.
+* '''May (మే)''': A month of celebrations and blooming life.
+* '''June (జూన్)''': The start of summer in many regions.
+* '''July (జులై)''': Often associated with vacations and travel.
+* '''August (ఆగస్టు)''': A month of harvest in many cultures.
+* '''September (సెప్టెంబర్)''': The beginning of autumn.
+* '''October (అక్టోబర్)''': Known for festivals like Dasara and Diwali in India.
+* '''November (నవంబర్)''': A month of gratitude and harvest festivals.
+* '''December (డిసెంబర్)''': The end of the year, filled with celebrations and reflections.
+== Practice Exercises ==
-- The Telugu calendar has twelve months, just like the Gregorian calendar used in much of the world.
+Now that you’ve learned the vocabulary for the days of the week and months, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.
-- Each month in the Telugu calendar starts with the new moon. This is why the Telugu New Year falls in late March or early April, around the time of the vernal equinox.
-== Using Days and Months in Sentences ==
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
-Now that you know the Telugu words for days of the week and months of the year, it's time to practice using them in sentences. Here are some sample sentences to help you get started:
+Fill in the blanks with the correct Telugu word for the days of the week.
-* నేను ఆదివారం చదవగలేదు. (ne-nu aa-dee-vaar-um cha-da-va-ga-ley-du) - I can't study on Sunday.
+. The first day of the week is __________. (Answer: ఆదివారం)
-* నేను నా పుట్టిన రోజు సోమవారం ఉంటుంది. (ne-nu naa put-ti-na roo-ju so-maa-vaar-um un-tun-di) - I was born on a Monday.
-* ఈ వారము బిడ్డ చేసుకోవాలనుకుంటున్నాను. (ee-vaaramu bid-da che-suk-ovaal-nu-kun-tun-naa-nu) - I need to make plans for this week.
-* నేను డిసెంబర్ లో పనిచేస్తున్నాను. (ne-nu di-sem-baar lo pa-ni-cheys-tun-naa-nu) - I am working in December.
-Remember that Telugu sentence structure follows the subject-object-verb order. This means that the subject comes first, followed by the object, and then the verb.
+. The day after Thursday is __________. (Answer: శుక్రవారం)
+. __________ is the day before Saturday. (Answer: శుక్రవారం)
+=== Exercise 2: Match the Columns ===
+Match the Telugu words with their English translations.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Telugu !! English
+|-
+| సోమవారం || A) Friday
+|-
+| గురువారం || B) Monday
+|-
+| శనివారం || C) Thursday
+|-
+| శుక్రవారం || D) Saturday
+|}
+* Answers:
+* సోమవారం - B
+* గురువారం - C
+* శనివారం - D
+* శుక్రవారం - A
+=== Exercise 3: Translate the Following ===
+Translate the following sentences into Telugu.
+. My favorite day of the week is Saturday.
+. I have a meeting on Wednesday.
+* Answers:
+. నా ఇష్టమైన వారపు రోజు శనివారం.
+. నాకు బుధవారం సమావేశం ఉంది.
+=== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ===
+Using the words you learned, create sentences for the following prompts.
+. What do you do on Sunday?
+. Describe your plans for the week.
+* Example Sentences:
+. ఆదివారం నేను సినిమాకు వెళ్ళుతాను.
+. ఈ వారంలో నాకు చాలా పని ఉంది.
+=== Exercise 5: Multiple Choice ===
+Choose the correct Telugu word for the given English word.
+. What is the Telugu word for "April"?
+* A) మార్చి
+* B) ఏప్రిల్
+* C) మే
+* Answer: B
+. What is the Telugu word for "Friday"?
+* A) గురువారం
+* B) శుక్రవారం
+* C) సోమవారం
+* Answer: B
+=== Exercise 6: Listening Practice ===
+Listen to a native Telugu speaker pronounce the days of the week and months. Write down what you hear.
+* Answer: This will depend on your listening exercise.
+=== Exercise 7: Group Activity ===
+Form groups and take turns asking about each other's plans for the week using the vocabulary learned.
+=== Exercise 8: Role Play ===
+Role-play a situation where you are making plans with a friend for the weekend. Use the vocabulary of days and months.
+=== Exercise 9: Writing Practice ===
+Write a short paragraph about your favorite month and why you like it using the vocabulary learned.
+=== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ===
+Create a quiz for yourself by listing out the days of the week and months in Telugu from memory.
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you learned the Telugu words for days of the week and months of the year. By knowing these words, you can now talk about dates and schedules in Telugu. As you continue to learn Telugu, it's important to remember that practice makes perfect. Try using these words in conversation with native speakers to improve your fluency and pronunciation.
+In this lesson, we've explored the days of the week and the months of the year in Telugu. Mastering this vocabulary is essential for navigating everyday life and interacting with Telugu speakers. Practice these words regularly, and soon enough, you’ll find yourself effortlessly discussing plans and dates in Telugu.
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn the Telugu words for the days of the week and months of the year, helping you understand and talk about dates and schedules in Telugu.
-<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Entertainment-and-Media|Entertainment and Media]] & [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Food|Food]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://happydays365.org/days-of-the-week/weekdays-in-telugu/ Days of the Week in Telugu | Weekdays in Telugu | Happy Days 365]
+* [https://www.wikihow.com/Learn-Telugu 3 Ways to Learn Telugu - wikiHow]
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