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Welcome to our lesson on '''Negative and Interrogative Sentences''' in Telugu! Understanding how to create negative and interrogative sentences is essential for effective communication in any language, and Telugu is no exception. These structures will allow you to express disagreement, denial, and ask questions, which are crucial parts of daily conversation.
In this lesson, we will explore:
* The importance of negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu.
* How to construct negative sentences using simple examples.
* How to form interrogative sentences, including yes/no questions and WH-questions.
* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning.
By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use negative and interrogative forms in Telugu. Let's dive right in!


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Negative and Interrogative Sentences ===


Welcome to the lesson on Negative and Interrogative Sentences in Telugu! In this lesson, we will learn how to construct negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu. These sentence structures are essential for effective communication and will greatly enhance your language skills. We will explore various aspects of negative and interrogative sentences, including their formation, usage, and common examples. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu.
Negative and interrogative sentences play a vital role in any language. They help us to:


== Negative Sentences ==
* '''Negate statements''': Expressing what is not true or what we don't agree with.


In Telugu, negative sentences are formed by adding the negative particle "లేదు (lēdu)" or "కాదు (kādu)" after the verb. The choice between "లేదు (lēdu)" and "కాదు (kādu)" depends on the tense of the verb. Let's look at some examples to understand this better:
* '''Ask questions''': Finding out information, clarifying doubts, and engaging in conversations.


=== Present Tense ===
In Telugu, the structure for negative and interrogative sentences differs from English, making it important for learners to familiarize themselves with these patterns.


In the present tense, we use "కాదు (kādu)" to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:
=== Negative Sentences in Telugu ===
 
Negative sentences in Telugu are typically formed by using the word '''"కాదు" (kādu)''', which means "no" or "not." The placement of this word can vary based on the sentence structure.
 
==== Basic Structure ====
 
The basic structure of a negative sentence in Telugu is:
 
* Subject + Verb + "కాదు"
 
For example:
 
* "I am a teacher." becomes "I am not a teacher."
 
Let's look at some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| నేను ఉపాధ్యాయుడు కాదు || nēnu upādhyāyuḍu kādu || I am not a teacher
 
|-
 
| ఇది మంచి కాదు || idi man̄ci kādu || This is not good
 
|-
 
| వారు ఇక్కడ కాదు || vāru ikkaḍa kādu || They are not here
 
|-
|-
| నేను రాత్రి మాట్లాడను. || Nēnu rātri māṭlādaṇu. || I don't speak at night.
 
| అది నీది కాదు || adi nīdi kādu || That is not yours
 
|-
|-
| మీరు చేయరాదు. || Mīru cēyarādu. || You don't do it.
 
| ఆమె చదువుకోడం లేదు || āme chaduvukōḍaṁ lēdu || She is not studying
 
|-
|-
| అవాడు తెలుగులో మాట్లాడదు. || Avāḍu telugulō māṭlādadu. || He/She doesn't speak in Telugu.
 
| మీరు సంతోషంగా లేరా || mīru santōṣaṅgā lērā || You are not happy
 
|-
 
| అతను రాండి కాదు || atanu rāṇḍi kādu || He is not Ram
 
|-
 
| పిల్లలు బాగా behaved కాదు || pillalu bāgā behaved kādu || The children are not behaving well
 
|-
 
| మనం వెళ్లడం లేదు || manaṁ veḷḷaḍaṁ lēdu || We are not going
 
|-
 
| ఈ రోజు పని లేదు || ī rōju pani lēdu || There is no work today
 
|}
|}


=== Past Tense ===
==== Additional Notes ====
 
* The verb can change based on the subject and tense.


In the past tense, we use "లేదు (lēdu)" to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:
* In spoken Telugu, you might also hear the word '''"లేదు" (lēdu)''' used for negation, especially with present continuous actions.
 
=== Interrogative Sentences in Telugu ===
 
Interrogative sentences are used to ask questions. They can be broadly classified into two categories: '''Yes/No questions''' and '''WH-questions'''.
 
==== Yes/No Questions ====
 
To form yes/no questions in Telugu, you usually add the word '''"నా" (nā)''' or '''"నా?" (nā?)''' at the end of the sentence.
 
For example:
 
* "Are you a teacher?" translates to "Are you a teacher?"
 
Examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| నేను రాత్రి మాట్లాడలేదు. || Nēnu rātri māṭlādaledu. || I didn't speak at night.
 
| మీరు ఉపాధ్యాయుడు吗 || mīru upādhyāyuḍu nā || Are you a teacher?
 
|-
|-
| మీరు చేయలేదు. || Mīru cēyalēdu. || You didn't do it.
 
| ఇది మంచి吗 || idi man̄ci nā || Is this good?
 
|-
 
| వారు ఇక్కడ吗 || vāru ikkaḍa nā || Are they here?
 
|-
 
| ఆమె చదువుకోడం吗 || āme chaduvukōḍaṁ nā || Is she studying?
 
|-
 
| మేము ఇక్కడ吗 || mēmu ikkaḍa nā || Are we here?
 
|-
|-
| అవాడు తెలుగులో మాట్లాడలేదు. || Avāḍu telugulō māṭlādaledu. || He/She didn't speak in Telugu.
|}


=== Future Tense ===
| అతను రాండి吗 || atanu rāṇḍi nā || Is he Ram?


In the future tense, we use "కాదు (kādu)" to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:
|-
 
| మీరు సంతోషంగా吗 || mīru santōṣaṅgā nā || Are you happy?


{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| నేను రాత్రి మాట్లాడకుండా ఉండను. || Nēnu rātri māṭlāḍakuṇḍā uṇḍanu. || I will not speak at night.
 
| ఈ రోజు పని吗 || ī rōju pani nā || Is there work today?
 
|-
|-
| మీరు చేయకుండానే ఉండరు. || Mīru cēyakuṇḍānē uṇḍaru. || You will not do it.
 
| ఇది నీది吗 || idi nīdi nā || Is this yours?
 
|-
|-
| అవాడు తెలుగులో మాట్లాడకుండా ఉండదు. || Avāḍu telugulō māṭlāḍakuṇḍā uṇḍadu. || He/She will not speak in Telugu.
 
| మీరు వస్తారా吗 || mīru vastārā nā || Will you come?
 
|}
|}


== Interrogative Sentences ==
==== WH-Questions ====
 
WH-questions are questions that begin with words like "what," "where," "who," "when," and "why." In Telugu, these interrogative words are used at the beginning of the question.
 
Here are some common WH-questions in Telugu:
 
* '''ఏది''' (ēdi) - What
 
* '''ఎక్కడ''' (ekkaḍa) - Where
 
* '''ఎవరు''' (ēvaru) - Who


Interrogative sentences in Telugu are formed by placing the interrogative particle "ఏం (ēm)" or "ఎలా (ēlā)" at the beginning of the sentence. Let's look at some examples to understand this better:
* '''ఎప్పుడు''' (eppudu) - When


=== Yes/No Questions ===
* '''ఎందుకు''' (enduku) - Why


In Telugu, yes/no questions are formed by adding the interrogative particle "ఏమిటి (ēmiṭi)" or "ఎలా (ēlā)" at the beginning of the sentence. Here are some examples:
Examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| మీరు చెయ్యగలరా? || Mīru ceyyagalarā? || Can you do it?
 
| మీరు ఏది తీసుకుంటారు? || mīru ēdi tīsuṅṭāru? || What do you take?
 
|-
|-
| అవాడు తెలుగులో మాట్లాడగలదా? || Avāḍu telugulō māṭlāḍagaladā? || Can he/she speak in Telugu?
 
| మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? || mīru ekkaḍa unnāru? || Where are you?
 
|-
|-
| నువ్వు వెళ్ళగలరా? || Nuwwu veḷḷagalarā? || Can you go?
|}


=== Wh- Questions ===
| ఎవరు వస్తారు? || ēvaru vastāru? || Who will come?
 
|-
 
| మీరు ఎప్పుడు వస్తారు? || mīru eppudu vastāru? || When will you come?
 
|-
 
| మీరు ఎందుకు వచ్చారు? || mīru enduku vaccāru? || Why did you come?
 
|-
 
| ఇది ఏది? || idi ēdi? || What is this?
 
|-


In Telugu, Wh- questions are formed by adding the interrogative particle "ఏం (ēm)" or "ఎలా (ēlā)" at the beginning of the sentence. Here are some examples:
| మాకు ఎక్కడ పోవాలి? || māku ekkaḍa pōvāli? || Where should we go?


{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| నీకు ఏమి కావాలి? || Nīku ēmi kāvāli? || What do you want?
 
| మీరు ఎవరిని పరిశీలిస్తున్నారు? || mīru ēvarini pariśīlistunnāru? || Who are you observing?
 
|-
|-
| మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? || Mīru ekkada unnāru? || Where are you?
 
| మీకు ఇది నచ్చుతుందా? || mīku idi nacchutundā? || Do you like this?
 
|-
|-
| అవాడు ఎలా చేస్తున్నాడు? || Avāḍu ēlā cēstunnādu? || How is he/she doing it?
 
| ఎందుకు మీరు ఇక్కడ ఉన్నారు? || enduku mīru ikkaḍa unnāru? || Why are you here?
 
|}
|}


== Cultural Insights ==
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we have covered the basics, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice forming negative and interrogative sentences.
 
==== Exercise 1: Form Negative Sentences ====
 
Transform the following affirmative sentences into negative sentences.
 
1. I am happy.
 
2. They are playing.
 
3. She is reading a book.
 
4. We are going to the market.
 
5. He is cooking dinner.
 
==== Solutions to Exercise 1 ====
 
1. నేను సంతోషంగా లేను (nēnu santōṣaṅgā lēnu) - I am not happy.
 
2. వారు ఆడడం లేదు (vāru āḍaḍaṁ lēdu) - They are not playing.
 
3. ఆమె పుస్తకం చదవడం లేదు (āme pustakaṁ chaduvaḍaṁ lēdu) - She is not reading a book.


Telugu, being a rich and ancient language, has its own unique cultural aspects that influence the usage and understanding of negative and interrogative sentences. Regional variations in Telugu dialects can also play a role in the construction of these sentences. For example, in some dialects, the negative particle "లేదు (lēdu)" is replaced with "లేదా (lēdā)" or "రాదు (rādu)". Such variations add flavor and diversity to the Telugu language.
4. మనం మార్కెట్‌కు వెళ్లడం లేదు (manaṁ mārkeṭṭu veḷḷaḍaṁ lēdu) - We are not going to the market.


Historically, Telugu has been influenced by various dynasties and empires, such as the Satavahanas, Chalukyas, and Vijayanagara Empire. These influences have shaped the language and its grammar over the centuries. Studying Telugu grammar provides insights into the cultural and historical aspects of Telugu-speaking regions.
5. అతను భోజనం వండడం లేదు (atanu bhōjanam vaṇḍaḍaṁ lēdu) - He is not cooking dinner.


== Practice Exercises ==
==== Exercise 2: Form Yes/No Questions ====


Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu. Try to answer the questions and check your answers at the end.
Convert the following statements into yes/no questions.


=== Exercise 1 ===
1. You are a student.


Rewrite the following sentences in negative form:
2. She is happy.


1. నేను అడుగుతున్నాను. (Nēnu aḍugutunnānu.) - I am dancing.
3. They will come.
2. మీరు తెలుగులో మాట్లాడుతున్నారు. (Mīru telugulō māṭlāḍutunnāru.) - You are speaking in Telugu.
3. అవాడు సినిమా చూస్తున్నాడు. (Avāḍu sinimā cūstunnādu.) - He/She is watching a movie.


=== Exercise 2 ===
4. I am here.


Form an interrogative sentence using the given information:
5. We are ready.


1. అవాడు ఏమి చేస్తున్నాడు? (Avāḍu ēmi cēstunnādu?) - He/She is doing what?
==== Solutions to Exercise 2 ====
2. నీకు ఎలా ఉందాం? (Nīku ēlā undām?) - How are you?
3. నువ్వు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నావు? (Nuwwu ekkada unnāvu?) - Where are you?


== Solutions ==
1. మిమ్మల్ని విద్యార్థి吗 (mim'malni vidyārthi nā) - Are you a student?


=== Exercise 1 ===
2. ఆమె సంతోషంగా吗 (āme santōṣaṅgā nā) - Is she happy?


1. నేను అడుగులేదు. (Nēnu aḍugulēdu.) - I am not dancing.
3. వారు వస్తారా吗 (vāru vastārā nā) - Will they come?
2. మీరు తెలుగులో మాట్లాడలేదు. (Mīru telugulō māṭlāḍalēdu.) - You are not speaking in Telugu.
3. అవాడు సినిమా చూస్తున్నాడులేదు. (Avāḍu sinimā cūstunnādulēdu.) - He/She is not watching a movie.


=== Exercise 2 ===
4. నేను ఇక్కడ吗 (nēnu ikkaḍa nā) - Am I here?


1. అవాడు ఏమి చేస్తున్నాడు? (Avāḍu ēmi cēstunnādu?) - What is he/she doing?
5. మనం సిద్ధంగా吗 (manaṁ siddhaṅgā nā) - Are we ready?
2. నీకు ఎలా ఉందాం? (Nīku ēlā undām?) - How are you?
3. నువ్వు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నావు? (Nuwwu ekkada unnāvu?) - Where are you?


== Conclusion ==
==== Exercise 3: Form WH-Questions ====


Congratulations on completing this lesson on Negative and Interrogative Sentences in Telugu! You have learned how to construct negative and interrogative sentences, as well as gained insights into the cultural and historical aspects of Telugu language. Remember to practice using these sentence structures in your conversations to become more fluent in Telugu. Keep up the good work and continue your language learning journey!
Create WH-questions from the following statements.
 
1. You are reading a book.
 
2. They are playing cricket.
 
3. He is going to the store.
 
4. She is learning Telugu.
 
5. We are watching a movie.
 
==== Solutions to Exercise 3 ====
 
1. మీరు ఏది చదువుతున్నారు? (mīru ēdi chaduvutunnāru?) - What are you reading?
 
2. వారు ఎక్కడ క్రికెట్ ఆడుతున్నారు? (vāru ekkaḍa krikeṭ āḍutunnāru?) - Where are they playing cricket?
 
3. అతను ఎక్కడ పోతున్నాడు? (atanu ekkaḍa pōtunnāḍu?) - Where is he going?
 
4. ఆమె తెలుగు నేర్చుకుంటోంది? (āme telugu nērcukuntōndi?) - What is she learning?
 
5. మనం ఏ చిత్రం చూస్తున్నాం? (manaṁ ē citraṁ cūstunnāṁ?) - Which movie are we watching?
 
==== Exercise 4: Combine Negative and Interrogative ====
 
Form sentences that are both negative and interrogative.
 
1. Is he not coming?
 
2. Are you not happy?
 
3. They are not playing cricket, are they?
 
4. Is she not studying?
 
5. We are not going, are we?
 
==== Solutions to Exercise 4 ====
 
1. అతను రాండి కాదు吗? (atanu rāṇḍi kādu nā?) - Is he not coming?
 
2. మీరు సంతోషంగా లేరు吗? (mīru santōṣaṅgā lēru nā?) - Are you not happy?
 
3. వారు క్రికెట్ ఆడడం లేదు吗, కదా? (vāru krikeṭ āḍaḍaṁ lēdu nā, kadā?) - They are not playing cricket, are they?
 
4. ఆమె చదువుకోడం లేదు吗? (āme chaduvukōḍaṁ lēdu nā?) - Is she not studying?
 
5. మనం పోవడం లేదు吗, కదా? (manaṁ pōvaḍaṁ lēdu nā, kadā?) - We are not going, are we?
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You have just learned how to construct negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu. By practicing these structures, you will be able to express disagreement, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. Remember, the key to mastering any language is practice, so keep using these forms in your daily conversations.
 
As you continue your journey in learning Telugu, don't hesitate to revisit this lesson and practice more. Happy learning!


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Welcome to our lesson on Negative and Interrogative Sentences in Telugu! Understanding how to create negative and interrogative sentences is essential for effective communication in any language, and Telugu is no exception. These structures will allow you to express disagreement, denial, and ask questions, which are crucial parts of daily conversation.

In this lesson, we will explore:

  • The importance of negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu.
  • How to construct negative sentences using simple examples.
  • How to form interrogative sentences, including yes/no questions and WH-questions.
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use negative and interrogative forms in Telugu. Let's dive right in!

Importance of Negative and Interrogative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Negative and interrogative sentences play a vital role in any language. They help us to:

  • Negate statements: Expressing what is not true or what we don't agree with.
  • Ask questions: Finding out information, clarifying doubts, and engaging in conversations.

In Telugu, the structure for negative and interrogative sentences differs from English, making it important for learners to familiarize themselves with these patterns.

Negative Sentences in Telugu[edit | edit source]

Negative sentences in Telugu are typically formed by using the word "కాదు" (kādu), which means "no" or "not." The placement of this word can vary based on the sentence structure.

Basic Structure[edit | edit source]

The basic structure of a negative sentence in Telugu is:

  • Subject + Verb + "కాదు"

For example:

  • "I am a teacher." becomes "I am not a teacher."

Let's look at some examples:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నేను ఉపాధ్యాయుడు కాదు nēnu upādhyāyuḍu kādu I am not a teacher
ఇది మంచి కాదు idi man̄ci kādu This is not good
వారు ఇక్కడ కాదు vāru ikkaḍa kādu They are not here
అది నీది కాదు adi nīdi kādu That is not yours
ఆమె చదువుకోడం లేదు āme chaduvukōḍaṁ lēdu She is not studying
మీరు సంతోషంగా లేరా mīru santōṣaṅgā lērā You are not happy
అతను రాండి కాదు atanu rāṇḍi kādu He is not Ram
పిల్లలు బాగా behaved కాదు pillalu bāgā behaved kādu The children are not behaving well
మనం వెళ్లడం లేదు manaṁ veḷḷaḍaṁ lēdu We are not going
ఈ రోజు పని లేదు ī rōju pani lēdu There is no work today

Additional Notes[edit | edit source]

  • The verb can change based on the subject and tense.
  • In spoken Telugu, you might also hear the word "లేదు" (lēdu) used for negation, especially with present continuous actions.

Interrogative Sentences in Telugu[edit | edit source]

Interrogative sentences are used to ask questions. They can be broadly classified into two categories: Yes/No questions and WH-questions.

Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

To form yes/no questions in Telugu, you usually add the word "నా" (nā) or "నా?" (nā?) at the end of the sentence.

For example:

  • "Are you a teacher?" translates to "Are you a teacher?"

Examples:

Telugu Pronunciation English
మీరు ఉపాధ్యాయుడు吗 mīru upādhyāyuḍu nā Are you a teacher?
ఇది మంచి吗 idi man̄ci nā Is this good?
వారు ఇక్కడ吗 vāru ikkaḍa nā Are they here?
ఆమె చదువుకోడం吗 āme chaduvukōḍaṁ nā Is she studying?
మేము ఇక్కడ吗 mēmu ikkaḍa nā Are we here?
అతను రాండి吗 atanu rāṇḍi nā Is he Ram?
మీరు సంతోషంగా吗 mīru santōṣaṅgā nā Are you happy?
ఈ రోజు పని吗 ī rōju pani nā Is there work today?
ఇది నీది吗 idi nīdi nā Is this yours?
మీరు వస్తారా吗 mīru vastārā nā Will you come?

WH-Questions[edit | edit source]

WH-questions are questions that begin with words like "what," "where," "who," "when," and "why." In Telugu, these interrogative words are used at the beginning of the question.

Here are some common WH-questions in Telugu:

  • ఏది (ēdi) - What
  • ఎక్కడ (ekkaḍa) - Where
  • ఎవరు (ēvaru) - Who
  • ఎప్పుడు (eppudu) - When
  • ఎందుకు (enduku) - Why

Examples:

Telugu Pronunciation English
మీరు ఏది తీసుకుంటారు? mīru ēdi tīsuṅṭāru? What do you take?
మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? mīru ekkaḍa unnāru? Where are you?
ఎవరు వస్తారు? ēvaru vastāru? Who will come?
మీరు ఎప్పుడు వస్తారు? mīru eppudu vastāru? When will you come?
మీరు ఎందుకు వచ్చారు? mīru enduku vaccāru? Why did you come?
ఇది ఏది? idi ēdi? What is this?
మాకు ఎక్కడ పోవాలి? māku ekkaḍa pōvāli? Where should we go?
మీరు ఎవరిని పరిశీలిస్తున్నారు? mīru ēvarini pariśīlistunnāru? Who are you observing?
మీకు ఇది నచ్చుతుందా? mīku idi nacchutundā? Do you like this?
ఎందుకు మీరు ఇక్కడ ఉన్నారు? enduku mīru ikkaḍa unnāru? Why are you here?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice forming negative and interrogative sentences.

Exercise 1: Form Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Transform the following affirmative sentences into negative sentences.

1. I am happy.

2. They are playing.

3. She is reading a book.

4. We are going to the market.

5. He is cooking dinner.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. నేను సంతోషంగా లేను (nēnu santōṣaṅgā lēnu) - I am not happy.

2. వారు ఆడడం లేదు (vāru āḍaḍaṁ lēdu) - They are not playing.

3. ఆమె పుస్తకం చదవడం లేదు (āme pustakaṁ chaduvaḍaṁ lēdu) - She is not reading a book.

4. మనం మార్కెట్‌కు వెళ్లడం లేదు (manaṁ mārkeṭṭu veḷḷaḍaṁ lēdu) - We are not going to the market.

5. అతను భోజనం వండడం లేదు (atanu bhōjanam vaṇḍaḍaṁ lēdu) - He is not cooking dinner.

Exercise 2: Form Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Convert the following statements into yes/no questions.

1. You are a student.

2. She is happy.

3. They will come.

4. I am here.

5. We are ready.

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. మిమ్మల్ని విద్యార్థి吗 (mim'malni vidyārthi nā) - Are you a student?

2. ఆమె సంతోషంగా吗 (āme santōṣaṅgā nā) - Is she happy?

3. వారు వస్తారా吗 (vāru vastārā nā) - Will they come?

4. నేను ఇక్కడ吗 (nēnu ikkaḍa nā) - Am I here?

5. మనం సిద్ధంగా吗 (manaṁ siddhaṅgā nā) - Are we ready?

Exercise 3: Form WH-Questions[edit | edit source]

Create WH-questions from the following statements.

1. You are reading a book.

2. They are playing cricket.

3. He is going to the store.

4. She is learning Telugu.

5. We are watching a movie.

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. మీరు ఏది చదువుతున్నారు? (mīru ēdi chaduvutunnāru?) - What are you reading?

2. వారు ఎక్కడ క్రికెట్ ఆడుతున్నారు? (vāru ekkaḍa krikeṭ āḍutunnāru?) - Where are they playing cricket?

3. అతను ఎక్కడ పోతున్నాడు? (atanu ekkaḍa pōtunnāḍu?) - Where is he going?

4. ఆమె తెలుగు నేర్చుకుంటోంది? (āme telugu nērcukuntōndi?) - What is she learning?

5. మనం ఏ చిత్రం చూస్తున్నాం? (manaṁ ē citraṁ cūstunnāṁ?) - Which movie are we watching?

Exercise 4: Combine Negative and Interrogative[edit | edit source]

Form sentences that are both negative and interrogative.

1. Is he not coming?

2. Are you not happy?

3. They are not playing cricket, are they?

4. Is she not studying?

5. We are not going, are we?

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. అతను రాండి కాదు吗? (atanu rāṇḍi kādu nā?) - Is he not coming?

2. మీరు సంతోషంగా లేరు吗? (mīru santōṣaṅgā lēru nā?) - Are you not happy?

3. వారు క్రికెట్ ఆడడం లేదు吗, కదా? (vāru krikeṭ āḍaḍaṁ lēdu nā, kadā?) - They are not playing cricket, are they?

4. ఆమె చదువుకోడం లేదు吗? (āme chaduvukōḍaṁ lēdu nā?) - Is she not studying?

5. మనం పోవడం లేదు吗, కదా? (manaṁ pōvaḍaṁ lēdu nā, kadā?) - We are not going, are we?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have just learned how to construct negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu. By practicing these structures, you will be able to express disagreement, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. Remember, the key to mastering any language is practice, so keep using these forms in your daily conversations.

As you continue your journey in learning Telugu, don't hesitate to revisit this lesson and practice more. 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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