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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.

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

1.1 Counting from 1 to 10

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

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

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:

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

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

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.)

Solutions for Exercise 4

(Students' responses will vary; encourage creativity!)

Solutions for Exercise 5

(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

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

• 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

• Colors in Telugu at UC Davis
• Two Telugu Pads™ – LingoDodo
• Telugu Numbers ( Symbols + Words 1-10 ) Flashcards | Quizlet

Other Lessons

• Medical and Health
• Education
• Counting and Numbers
• Days of the week dinamulu దినములు
• Fruits
• Colors and Shapes
• Health
• How to say Good Bye?
• Greetings and Introductions

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