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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Telugu Vocabulary''' focusing on '''Numbers and Colors'''! Understanding numbers and colors is essential in any language, as they help you describe the world around you and communicate effectively. Whether you're counting your friends, picking a vibrant color for your drawing, or ordering a colorful dish in a restaurant, these skills will enhance your Telugu language journey.


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In this lesson, we'll dive deep into the numbers from one to ten, explore the colors commonly used in daily life, and provide plenty of examples to illustrate their usage. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know how to count in Telugu but also how to describe objects using colors.
 
Before we begin, here's a brief overview of what to expect in this lesson:


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As a Telugu language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you the Telugu words for numbers and colors. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Telugu Course" and will help you learn how to count in Telugu and describe objects using colors. Let's get started!
=== Section 1: Numbers in Telugu ===


==== 1.1 Counting from 1 to 10 ====


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]] & [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]].</span>
Let's start with the basics of counting. Numbers are foundational in any language. Here’s how to count from one to ten in Telugu:
== Telugu Numbers ==


Telugu numbers are based on the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, which means they are similar to the numbers we use in English. Here are the Telugu numbers from 0 to 10:
{| class="wikitable"


{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| సున్నాడు (sunnaaDu) || sunnāḍu || zero
 
| ఒకటి || okaṭi || One
 
|-
|-
| ఒకటి (okaTi) || okat̪i || one
 
| రెండు || reṇḍu || Two
 
|-
|-
| రెండు (reṃḍu) || reṇḍu || two
 
| మూడు || mūḍu || Three
 
|-
|-
| మూడు (mūḍu) || muːɖu || three
 
| నాలుగు || nālugu || Four
 
|-
|-
| నాలుగు (naalugu) || naːluɡu || four
 
| ఐదు || aidu || Five
 
|-
|-
| ఐదు (aidu) || aid̪u || five
 
| ఆరు || āru || Six
 
|-
|-
| ఆరు (aaru) || aːru || six
 
| ఏడు || ēḍu || Seven
 
|-
|-
| ఏడు (ēḍu) || eːɖu || seven
 
| ఎండుకు || eṇḍuku || Eight
 
|-
|-
| ఎనిమిది (enimidi) || en̪imidi || eight
 
| తొమ్మిది || tommidi || Nine
 
|-
|-
| తొమ్మిది (tommidi) || t̪om̪midi || nine
 
|-
| పది || padi || Ten
| పది (padi) || pad̪i || ten
 
|}
|}


You may notice that the Telugu numbers 1 to 4 are similar to their Tamil equivalents, and that the Telugu word for "zero" is derived from Arabic.  
Each of these numbers has its own unique pronunciation, which may differ slightly depending on the region. Practice saying them aloud to get comfortable with the sounds.


Here are some more Telugu numbers:
==== 1.2 Examples of Numbers in Context ====
 
Now that we know the numbers, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| పదకొండు (padakon̄ḍu) || pad̪akon̪ɖu || eleven
 
| నాకు ఒకటి కావాలి || nāku okaṭi kāvāli || I want one.
 
|-
|-
| పన్నెండు (pannendu) || pan̪n̪eṇḍu || twelve
 
| ఆమెకు మూడు పుస్తకాలు ఉన్నాయి || āmēku mūḍu pustakālu unnāyi || She has three books.
 
|-
|-
| పదమూడు (padamūḍu) || pad̪amuːɖu || thirteen
 
| మాకు ఐదు ఆహారాలు ఉన్నాయి || māku aidu āhārālu unnāyi || We have five dishes.
 
|-
|-
| పద్నాలుగు (padnālugu) || pad̪naːluɡu || fourteen
 
| అతనికి నాలుగు కుక్కలు ఉన్నాయి || atanik nālugu kukkalu unnāyi || He has four dogs.
 
|-
|-
| పందొమ్మిది (pan̄dommidi) || pan̪d̪om̪midi || fifteen
 
| మీ వద్ద రెండు ప్యాకేజీలు ఉన్నాయి || mī vadḍa reṇḍu pyākejīlu unnāyi || You have two packages.
 
|}
 
Practice these sentences to solidify your understanding of how numbers function in everyday conversation.
 
=== Section 2: Colors in Telugu ===
 
==== 2.1 Common Colors ====
 
Colors are as vibrant as the world around us, and knowing them adds richness to your vocabulary. Here are some common colors in Telugu:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| పన్నెండోకటి (pannendōkaṭi) || pan̪n̪eṇḍokat̪i || sixteen
 
| ఎరుపు || erupu || Red
 
|-
|-
| పదహేడు (padahēḍu) || pad̪aheːɖu || seventeen
 
| నీలం || nīlaṁ || Blue
 
|-
|-
| పన్నెండేనిమిది (pannendēṇimidi) || pan̪n̪en̪d̪en̪imidi || eighteen
 
| పచ్చ || paccha || Green
 
|-
|-
| పన్నెండుతొమ్మిది (pannendutom̐midi) || pan̪n̪eṇḍut̪om̪midi || nineteen
 
| ఆకుపచ్చ || ākupaccha || Dark Green
 
|-
|-
| ఇరవై (iravai) || iravai || twenty
 
| పసుపు || pasupu || Yellow
 
|-
|-
| తొంభై (tombai) || t̪om̪b̥ai || thirty
 
| తెలుపు || telupu || White
 
|-
|-
| నలభై (nalabai) || n̪al̪ab̥ai || forty
 
| నలుపు || nalupu || Black
 
|-
|-
| ఐదుపది (aidupadi) || aid̪upad̪i || fifty
 
| గోల్డన్ || gōlḍan || Golden
 
|-
|-
| ఆరుపది (aarupadi) || aːrupad̪i || sixty
 
| కాంచన || kānchana || Silver
 
|-
|-
| ఏడుపది (eḍupadi) || eːd̪upad̪i || seventy
 
|-
| గ్రే || grē || Grey
| ఎనిమిదుపది (enimidupadi) || en̪im̐id̪upad̪i || eighty
 
|-
| తొమ్మిదుపది (tommidupadi) || t̪om̪mid̪upad̪i || ninety
|-
| నూరు (nooru) || nuːru || one hundred
|}
|}


When counting beyond 100, you can combine the Telugu words for "hundred," "thousand" and "lakh" (one lakh = 100,000) to create larger numbers. For example, 1500 is "ఒక వేల ఐదు వందల సవ్వీసరం" (oka vēla aid̪u vandala savvīsaraṃ).
These colors can be used to describe objects, moods, and much more!


== Telugu Colors ==
==== 2.2 Examples of Colors in Context ====


Colors are an important part of any language, and Telugu is no exception. Here are some common Telugu colors:
Just like with numbers, let’s see how to use colors in sentences:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| నలుపు (nalupu) || naːl̪upu || black
 
| ఎరుపు ఎండకు || erupu eṇḍuku || The sun is red.
 
|-
|-
| పసుపు (pasupu) || pasupu || yellow
 
| ఆకాశం నీలం || ākāśaṁ nīlaṁ || The sky is blue.
 
|-
|-
| నీలం (nīlaṃ) || nilaṃ || blue
 
| ఈ పచ్చ బొట్టు చాలా అందంగా ఉంది || ī paccha boṭṭu chālā andhanga undi || This green dress is very beautiful.
 
|-
|-
| పచ్చ (paccha) || patʃʰa || green
 
| ఆమెకు తెలుపు పుస్తకం కావాలి || āmēku telupu pustakaṁ kāvāli || She wants a white book.
 
|-
|-
| ఎరుపు (erupu) || erupu || red
 
|-
| నలుపు కుక్క చాలా పెద్దది || nalupu kukka chālā peddaḍi || The black dog is very big.
| తెలుపు (telupu) || t̪el̪upu || white
 
|}
|}


With these basic colors, you can describe many objects in Telugu. For example, "పసుపు పిల్లి" (pasupu pilli) means "yellow bird" and "ఎరుపు పుష్పం" (erupu puṣpaṃ) means "red flower."
Use these sentences as a guide to help you describe the colors you encounter in your environment.
 
== Section 3: Putting It All Together ==
 
Now that we have a solid foundation in both numbers and colors, it's time to combine them for more complex descriptions.
 
For example, you could say:
 
* "There are three red apples." in Telugu: "మూడు ఎరుపు ఆపples ఉన్నాయి." (mūḍu erupu āpples unnāyi)
 
You can mix and match numbers and colors to describe various items, which will enhance your conversational skills.
 
== Section 4: Practice Exercises ==
 
To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises you can complete. Each exercise is designed to help you practice both numbers and colors in context.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences using the appropriate numbers or colors:
 
1. నాకు ___ కుక్కలు ఉన్నాయి. (I have ___ dogs.)
 
2. ఈ ___ పుస్తకం నాకు కావాలి. (I want this ___ book.)
 
3. మాకు ___ ఎండలు ఉన్నాయి. (We have ___ suns.)
 
4. ఆకాశం ___ ఉంది. (The sky is ___.)
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Colors ===
 
Match the Telugu word with its English translation:
 
1. ఎరుపు
 
2. పచ్చ
 
3. నలుపు
 
4. తెలుపు
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following English sentences into Telugu:
 
1. I want two blue dresses.
 
2. There are seven green trees.
 
3. The cat is black.
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Write three sentences using the numbers and colors learned in this lesson. Be creative!
 
=== Exercise 5: Count and Describe ===
 
Count the items around you and describe their colors in Telugu. For example, if you see a red book, you would say, "ఎరుపు పుస్తకం ఉంది." (There is a red book.)
 
== Section 5: Solutions and Explanations ==
 
To help you assess your understanding, here are the solutions to the exercises:
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 1 ===
 
1.  నాలుగు (nālugu)
 
2.  ఎరుపు (erupu)
 
3.  ఆరు (āru)
 
4.  నీలం (nīlaṁ)
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 2 ===
 
1.  Red
 
2.  Green
 
3.  Black
 
4.  White
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 3 ===
 
1. నాకు రెండు నీలం దుస్తులు కావాలి. (Nāku reṇḍu nīlaṁ dustulu kāvāli.)
 
2. మాకు ఏడు పచ్చ చెట్లు ఉన్నాయి. (Māku ēḍu paccha ceṭlu unnāyi.)
 
3. పిల్లి నలుపు ఉంది. (Pilli nalupu undi.)


You can also combine colors to create new, more specific colors. Here are some examples:
=== Solutions for Exercise 4 ===


{| class="wikitable"
(Students' responses will vary; encourage creativity!)
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
=== Solutions for Exercise 5 ===
| నీలం రంగు (nīlaṃ raṅgu) || nilaṃ raŋɡu || sky blue
 
|-
(Students' responses will vary; encourage descriptive language!)
| పసుపు నీలం (pasupu nīlaṃ) || pasupu nilaṃ || olive green
 
|-
By completing these exercises, you should feel more confident using numbers and colors in Telugu. Practice makes perfect!
| ఎరుపు తెలుపు (erupu t̪el̪upu) || erupu t̪el̪upu || pink
|}


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


In this lesson, we covered the Telugu words for numbers and colors. You learned how to count in Telugu and describe objects using colors. Remember to practice regularly and use these words in everyday situations to improve your Telugu language skills. Stay tuned for the next lesson, where we will learn the Telugu words for days of the week and months of the year.
Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Telugu Vocabulary → Numbers and Colors'''! You've taken significant steps towards building a solid foundation in Telugu. Remember, numbers and colors are just the beginning—there's much more to explore in this beautiful language.
 
Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to use what you've learned in your daily conversations. The more you incorporate these elements into your speech, the more natural they will feel.


Until the next lesson, happy learning!


<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Health|Health]] & [[Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Education|Education]].</span>
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Telugu → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers and Colors

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Telugu Vocabulary focusing on Numbers and Colors! Understanding numbers and colors is essential in any language, as they help you describe the world around you and communicate effectively. Whether you're counting your friends, picking a vibrant color for your drawing, or ordering a colorful dish in a restaurant, these skills will enhance your Telugu language journey.

In this lesson, we'll dive deep into the numbers from one to ten, explore the colors commonly used in daily life, and provide plenty of examples to illustrate their usage. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know how to count in Telugu but also how to describe objects using colors.

Before we begin, here's a brief overview of what to expect in this lesson:

Section 1: Numbers in Telugu[edit | edit source]

1.1 Counting from 1 to 10[edit | edit source]

Let's start with the basics of counting. Numbers are foundational in any language. Here’s how to count from one to ten in Telugu:

Telugu Pronunciation English
ఒకటి okaṭi One
రెండు reṇḍu Two
మూడు mūḍu Three
నాలుగు nālugu Four
ఐదు aidu Five
ఆరు āru Six
ఏడు ēḍu Seven
ఎండుకు eṇḍuku Eight
తొమ్మిది tommidi Nine
పది padi Ten

Each of these numbers has its own unique pronunciation, which may differ slightly depending on the region. Practice saying them aloud to get comfortable with the sounds.

1.2 Examples of Numbers in Context[edit | edit source]

Now that we know the numbers, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నాకు ఒకటి కావాలి nāku okaṭi kāvāli I want one.
ఆమెకు మూడు పుస్తకాలు ఉన్నాయి āmēku mūḍu pustakālu unnāyi She has three books.
మాకు ఐదు ఆహారాలు ఉన్నాయి māku aidu āhārālu unnāyi We have five dishes.
అతనికి నాలుగు కుక్కలు ఉన్నాయి atanik nālugu kukkalu unnāyi He has four dogs.
మీ వద్ద రెండు ప్యాకేజీలు ఉన్నాయి mī vadḍa reṇḍu pyākejīlu unnāyi You have two packages.

Practice these sentences to solidify your understanding of how numbers function in everyday conversation.

Section 2: Colors in Telugu[edit | edit source]

2.1 Common Colors[edit | edit source]

Colors are as vibrant as the world around us, and knowing them adds richness to your vocabulary. Here are some common colors in Telugu:

Telugu Pronunciation English
ఎరుపు erupu Red
నీలం nīlaṁ Blue
పచ్చ paccha Green
ఆకుపచ్చ ākupaccha Dark Green
పసుపు pasupu Yellow
తెలుపు telupu White
నలుపు nalupu Black
గోల్డన్ gōlḍan Golden
కాంచన kānchana Silver
గ్రే grē Grey

These colors can be used to describe objects, moods, and much more!

2.2 Examples of Colors in Context[edit | edit source]

Just like with numbers, let’s see how to use colors in sentences:

Telugu Pronunciation English
ఎరుపు ఎండకు erupu eṇḍuku The sun is red.
ఆకాశం నీలం ākāśaṁ nīlaṁ The sky is blue.
ఈ పచ్చ బొట్టు చాలా అందంగా ఉంది ī paccha boṭṭu chālā andhanga undi This green dress is very beautiful.
ఆమెకు తెలుపు పుస్తకం కావాలి āmēku telupu pustakaṁ kāvāli She wants a white book.
నలుపు కుక్క చాలా పెద్దది nalupu kukka chālā peddaḍi The black dog is very big.

Use these sentences as a guide to help you describe the colors you encounter in your environment.

Section 3: Putting It All Together[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a solid foundation in both numbers and colors, it's time to combine them for more complex descriptions.

For example, you could say:

  • "There are three red apples." in Telugu: "మూడు ఎరుపు ఆపples ఉన్నాయి." (mūḍu erupu āpples unnāyi)

You can mix and match numbers and colors to describe various items, which will enhance your conversational skills.

Section 4: Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises you can complete. Each exercise is designed to help you practice both numbers and colors in context.

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

Complete the sentences using the appropriate numbers or colors:

1. నాకు ___ కుక్కలు ఉన్నాయి. (I have ___ dogs.)

2. ఈ ___ పుస్తకం నాకు కావాలి. (I want this ___ book.)

3. మాకు ___ ఎండలు ఉన్నాయి. (We have ___ suns.)

4. ఆకాశం ___ ఉంది. (The sky is ___.)

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

Match the Telugu word with its English translation:

1. ఎరుపు

2. పచ్చ

3. నలుపు

4. తెలుపు

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

Translate the following English sentences into Telugu:

1. I want two blue dresses.

2. There are seven green trees.

3. The cat is black.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences using the numbers and colors learned in this lesson. Be creative!

Exercise 5: Count and Describe[edit | edit source]

Count the items around you and describe their colors in Telugu. For example, if you see a red book, you would say, "ఎరుపు పుస్తకం ఉంది." (There is a red book.)

Section 5: Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

To help you assess your understanding, here are the solutions to the exercises:

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. నాలుగు (nālugu)

2. ఎరుపు (erupu)

3. ఆరు (āru)

4. నీలం (nīlaṁ)

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Red

2. Green

3. Black

4. White

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. నాకు రెండు నీలం దుస్తులు కావాలి. (Nāku reṇḍu nīlaṁ dustulu kāvāli.)

2. మాకు ఏడు పచ్చ చెట్లు ఉన్నాయి. (Māku ēḍu paccha ceṭlu unnāyi.)

3. పిల్లి నలుపు ఉంది. (Pilli nalupu undi.)

Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

(Students' responses will vary; encourage creativity!)

Solutions for Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

(Students' responses will vary; encourage descriptive language!)

By completing these exercises, you should feel more confident using numbers and colors in Telugu. Practice makes perfect!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Telugu Vocabulary → Numbers and Colors! You've taken significant steps towards building a solid foundation in Telugu. Remember, numbers and colors are just the beginning—there's much more to explore in this beautiful language.

Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to use what you've learned in your daily conversations. The more you incorporate these elements into your speech, the more natural they will feel.

Until the next lesson, happy learning!

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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