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As a Telugu teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about the past tense in Telugu. This lesson will help you talk about actions and events that happened in the past. Let's get started!
== Introduction ==


Welcome to the lesson on the Telugu past tense! In this lesson, we will learn how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. The past tense is used to talk about actions and events that have already happened. It is an important aspect of the Telugu language as it allows us to communicate about past experiences and narratives. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently express yourself in the past tense in Telugu. Let's get started!


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Verbs|Verbs]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Complex-Sentence-Structure|Complex Sentence Structure]].</span>
== Formation of the Past Tense ==
== Forming the Past Tense ==


In Telugu, the past tense is formed by adding a suffix to the verb stem. The suffix for past tense is "-unnānu" for masculine and "-innānu" for feminine.  
To form the past tense in Telugu, we generally add the suffix "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root. However, the exact formation of the past tense can vary depending on the verb type. Telugu verbs are categorized into three main types:
1. Ending in "-చు" (-chu)
2. Ending in "-వు" (-vu)
3. Ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu)


Let's see some examples:
Let's take a closer look at the formation of the past tense for each verb type.


=== Type 1: Ending in "-చు" (-chu) ===
For verbs ending in "-చు" (-chu), we remove the final "-చు" (-chu) and add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root.
For example:
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{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| వచ్చు (vacchu) || va-chu || come
| చదిలేచు (chai-lay-chu) || చదిలే (chai-lay) + ను (-nu) || I slept
|-
|-
| వచ్చున్నాను (vachchunnaanu) || va-chu-nnaa-nu || came (masculine)
| కాపాడేచు (kaa-paa-dhay-chu) || కాపాడే (kaa-paa-dhay) + ను (-nu) || He protected
|-
|-
| వచ్చిన్నాళ్ళు (vachchinnaallu) || va-chi-nnaal-lu || came (feminine)
| వచ్చేచు (vach-chay-chu) || వచ్చే (vach-chay) + ను (-nu) || They came
|-
| చేసేచు (chay-say-chu) || చేసే (chay-say) + ను (-nu) || We did
|}
|}


As you can see in the table, we take the verb stem "vacchu" which means "come". Then we add the appropriate suffix for masculine or feminine to indicate the past tense.
=== Type 2: Ending in "-వు" (-vu) ===


Now let's try some more examples:
For verbs ending in "-వు" (-vu), we remove the final "-వు" (-vu) and add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root.


* "padha" (to read)
For example:
    * masculine: "padhinnaanu"
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    * feminine: "padhinaallu"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
* "gurthu cheyali" (to remember)
|-
    * masculine: "gurthu cheyinnaanu"
| రావు (raa-vu) || రా (raa) + ను (-nu) || I came
    * feminine: "gurthu cheyinaallu"
|-
| నడువు (na-du-vu) || నడు (na-du) + ను (-nu) || He walked
|-
| పడువు (pa-du-vu) || పడు (pa-du) + ను (-nu) || They fell
|-
| చూసువు (choo-su-vu) || చూసు (choo-su) + ను (-nu) || We saw
|}


Remember, when using the past tense, you need to use the appropriate suffix based on the gender of the subject.
=== Type 3: Ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu) ===


== Using the Past Tense ==
For verbs ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu), we add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root without removing any ending.


Now that we know how to form the past tense in Telugu, let's see how to use it in sentences.
For example:
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| లేదు (lay-dhu) || లేదా (lay-da) + ను (-nu) || I didn't know
|-
| మీరునవ్వుందా (mee-roo-na-vvu-un-daa) || మీరునవ్వు (mee-roo-na-vvu) + నుందా (-nu-ndaa) || Did you laugh?
|-
| కూడారు (koo-dhaa-ru) || కూడా (koo-dhaa) + రు (-ru) || They also came
|-
| తప్పుంది (tap-pun-dhee) || తప్పు (tap-pu) + ంది (-ndhee) || It was a mistake
|}


In Telugu, just like in English, the past tense is used to talk about actions or events that happened in the past. Here are some examples:
== Usage of the Past Tense ==


* నేను హోటల్ లో ఊరుకోవాలను (nenu hotel lo ooru kovaalanu) - I wanted to stay at a hotel.
Now that we have learned how to form the past tense, let's explore its usage in Telugu. The past tense is used to talk about actions and events that have already happened in the past. It allows us to express past experiences, narrate stories, and describe historical events. Here are a few examples of how the past tense is used in Telugu:
* మీరు యూఎస్ లో ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? (meeru US lo ekkada unnaru?) - Where were you in the US?
* నాన్న విద్యార్థిగా సింగపూర్ లో పఠించే సమయం వచ్చింది (naan-na vidyarthi-gaa singapore lo pathinchae samayam vachchindi) - I studied in Singapore as a student.


In all of these examples, the past tense is used to talk about actions or events that happened in the past. Note that the suffix "-unnaanu" or "-innaallu" is added to the verb stem to indicate past tense.
1. Expressing past actions:
- నాను స్కూల్ లో చదిలేసాను (Naa-nu school lo chai-lay-saa-nu) - I studied in the school.
- అతను సినిమా చూసేసాడు (Atha-nu cinema choo-say-saa-du) - He watched a movie.


== Irregular Past Tense Verbs ==
2. Narrating stories:
In Telugu, some verbs have irregular past tense forms that do not follow the usual "-unnaanu" or "-innaallu" suffixes. Let's see a few examples:
- ఒక రోజు ఒక ముదురు పిల్ల చీతకే ప్రదేశం వెళ్ళింది (Oka roo-ju oka mu-dhuru pi-lla chee-tha-kay pra-dhe-sham ve-lin-dhi) - One day, a cat went to a beautiful place.


* "అర్చియేదు" (archiyedhu) -> "అర్చిచ్చాను" (archichchaanu) - to worship
3. Describing historical events:
* "చదవడం" (chadavadam) -> "చదవినాను" (chadavinaanu) - to read
- దక్షిణ భారతంలో ఒక చక్రవర్తి రాజు ఉన్నాడు (Dak-shi-na bhaa-ratham-lo oka cha-kra-var-thi-raa-ju un-naa-du) - There was an emperor in South India.
* "పోయింది" (poyindhi) -> "పోయాను" (poyaanu) - to go


As you can see in the examples above, the past tense forms of these verbs do not follow the usual "-unnaanu" or "-innaallu" suffixes. It is important to memorize these irregular forms when learning Telugu.
== Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ==


== Common Phrases with Past Tense ==
While most Telugu verbs follow a regular pattern in the formation of the past tense, there are a few irregular verbs that have their own unique forms. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular verbs to use them correctly in the past tense. Here are a few examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:


Here are some common Telugu phrases using the past tense:
1. ఉన్నాను (un-naa-nu) - I was
2. వచ్చాను (va-chaa-nu) - I came
3. పోయాను (po-yaanu) - I went
4. చూశాను (choo-shaa-nu) - I saw
5. చేసాను (chay-saa-nu) - I did
6. విన్నాను (vi-nnaa-nu) - I heard


* నాకు తినిటిని చాలా ఇష్టం ఉంది (naaku tinithini chaala ishtam undi) - I really liked what I ate.
== Cultural Insights ==
* నేను చాలా పని చేశాను (nenu chaala pani chesaanu) - I worked really hard.
* నేను ఇక్కడ ఉంటున్నాను మరియు మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? (nenu ikkada unnaanu mariyu meeru ekkada unnaru?) - I am here now, where are you?


These are some examples of how the past tense is used in common phrases in Telugu. Notice how the past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past.
The usage of the past tense in Telugu may vary slightly across different regions and communities. Regional variations in the pronunciation and vocabulary can influence the way the past tense is used and understood. For example, in some rural areas, there might be variations in the verb endings used in the past tense. It is important to be aware of these cultural nuances when communicating with native Telugu speakers.
 
Telugu culture is rich in historical events and literature, making the past tense an essential aspect of storytelling and preserving the cultural heritage. Many Telugu folk songs, poems, and narratives are written and performed in the past tense, showcasing the significance of this grammatical feature in the cultural context.


== Practice Exercises ==
== Practice Exercises ==


Here are some exercises to help you practice using past tense in Telugu:
Now that we have learned about the formation and usage of the past tense in Telugu, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by writing the sentences in the past tense.


* Translate the following sentences to Telugu:
1. Translate the following sentences into Telugu:
    * I played cricket yesterday.
a) She danced at the party.
    * She cooked biryani for dinner.
b) We visited the museum yesterday.
    * We went to the beach last weekend.
c) Did you see the movie?
* Use the appropriate past tense form to write a sentence with the verb "చదవడం" (chadavadam), which means "to read".
d) They cooked dinner together.


== Conclusion ==
2. Translate the following sentences from Telugu to English:
a) నేను అన్నం తిన్నాను (Nee-nu an-nam tin-naa-nu)
b) అతను గమనం చేసాడు (Atha-nu ga-ma-nam chay-saa-du)
c) మీరు పఠించారుగా? (Mee-roo pa-thin-cha-ru-gaa)
d) మామూలుగా ఉంది (Maa-moo-lu-gaa un-dhi)


Congratulations! You have learned how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. Practice using past tense in your conversations and writing to continue improving your Telugu language skills.
== Exercise Solutions ==


1. Sentence translations:
a) ఆమె పార్టీలో నచ్చింది (Aa-me-paar-thi-lo na-chin-dhi)
b) మేము రాయబడ్డాం మ్యూజియంకి (Mee-mu-raa-ya-bad-daam m-yoo-ji-yam-ki)
c) మీరు సినిమా చూసారా? (Mee-roo si-ni-maa choo-saa-raa)
d) వారు సంచలన చేసారు (Vaa-ru san-cha-lan chay-saa-ru)
2. Sentence translations:
a) I ate food.
b) He observed.
c) Did you study?
d) It is normal.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. Keep practicing and using the past tense in your conversations to improve your fluency in the language.


<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Basic-Sentence-Structure|Basic Sentence Structure]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]].</span>
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the Telugu past tense! In this lesson, we will learn how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. The past tense is used to talk about actions and events that have already happened. It is an important aspect of the Telugu language as it allows us to communicate about past experiences and narratives. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently express yourself in the past tense in Telugu. Let's get started!

Formation of the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

To form the past tense in Telugu, we generally add the suffix "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root. However, the exact formation of the past tense can vary depending on the verb type. Telugu verbs are categorized into three main types: 1. Ending in "-చు" (-chu) 2. Ending in "-వు" (-vu) 3. Ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu)

Let's take a closer look at the formation of the past tense for each verb type.

Type 1: Ending in "-చు" (-chu)[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in "-చు" (-chu), we remove the final "-చు" (-chu) and add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root.

For example:

Telugu Pronunciation English
చదిలేచు (chai-lay-chu) చదిలే (chai-lay) + ను (-nu) I slept
కాపాడేచు (kaa-paa-dhay-chu) కాపాడే (kaa-paa-dhay) + ను (-nu) He protected
వచ్చేచు (vach-chay-chu) వచ్చే (vach-chay) + ను (-nu) They came
చేసేచు (chay-say-chu) చేసే (chay-say) + ను (-nu) We did

Type 2: Ending in "-వు" (-vu)[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in "-వు" (-vu), we remove the final "-వు" (-vu) and add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root.

For example:

Telugu Pronunciation English
రావు (raa-vu) రా (raa) + ను (-nu) I came
నడువు (na-du-vu) నడు (na-du) + ను (-nu) He walked
పడువు (pa-du-vu) పడు (pa-du) + ను (-nu) They fell
చూసువు (choo-su-vu) చూసు (choo-su) + ను (-nu) We saw

Type 3: Ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu)[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in a vowel or consonant other than "-చు" (-chu) or "-వు" (-vu), we add "-ను" (-nu) to the verb root without removing any ending.

For example:

Telugu Pronunciation English
లేదు (lay-dhu) లేదా (lay-da) + ను (-nu) I didn't know
మీరునవ్వుందా (mee-roo-na-vvu-un-daa) మీరునవ్వు (mee-roo-na-vvu) + నుందా (-nu-ndaa) Did you laugh?
కూడారు (koo-dhaa-ru) కూడా (koo-dhaa) + రు (-ru) They also came
తప్పుంది (tap-pun-dhee) తప్పు (tap-pu) + ంది (-ndhee) It was a mistake

Usage of the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned how to form the past tense, let's explore its usage in Telugu. The past tense is used to talk about actions and events that have already happened in the past. It allows us to express past experiences, narrate stories, and describe historical events. Here are a few examples of how the past tense is used in Telugu:

1. Expressing past actions: - నాను స్కూల్ లో చదిలేసాను (Naa-nu school lo chai-lay-saa-nu) - I studied in the school. - అతను సినిమా చూసేసాడు (Atha-nu cinema choo-say-saa-du) - He watched a movie.

2. Narrating stories: - ఒక రోజు ఒక ముదురు పిల్ల చీతకే ప్రదేశం వెళ్ళింది (Oka roo-ju oka mu-dhuru pi-lla chee-tha-kay pra-dhe-sham ve-lin-dhi) - One day, a cat went to a beautiful place.

3. Describing historical events: - దక్షిణ భారతంలో ఒక చక్రవర్తి రాజు ఉన్నాడు (Dak-shi-na bhaa-ratham-lo oka cha-kra-var-thi-raa-ju un-naa-du) - There was an emperor in South India.

Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

While most Telugu verbs follow a regular pattern in the formation of the past tense, there are a few irregular verbs that have their own unique forms. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular verbs to use them correctly in the past tense. Here are a few examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:

1. ఉన్నాను (un-naa-nu) - I was 2. వచ్చాను (va-chaa-nu) - I came 3. పోయాను (po-yaanu) - I went 4. చూశాను (choo-shaa-nu) - I saw 5. చేసాను (chay-saa-nu) - I did 6. విన్నాను (vi-nnaa-nu) - I heard

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The usage of the past tense in Telugu may vary slightly across different regions and communities. Regional variations in the pronunciation and vocabulary can influence the way the past tense is used and understood. For example, in some rural areas, there might be variations in the verb endings used in the past tense. It is important to be aware of these cultural nuances when communicating with native Telugu speakers.

Telugu culture is rich in historical events and literature, making the past tense an essential aspect of storytelling and preserving the cultural heritage. Many Telugu folk songs, poems, and narratives are written and performed in the past tense, showcasing the significance of this grammatical feature in the cultural context.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned about the formation and usage of the past tense in Telugu, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by writing the sentences in the past tense.

1. Translate the following sentences into Telugu: a) She danced at the party. b) We visited the museum yesterday. c) Did you see the movie? d) They cooked dinner together.

2. Translate the following sentences from Telugu to English: a) నేను అన్నం తిన్నాను (Nee-nu an-nam tin-naa-nu) b) అతను గమనం చేసాడు (Atha-nu ga-ma-nam chay-saa-du) c) మీరు పఠించారుగా? (Mee-roo pa-thin-cha-ru-gaa) d) మామూలుగా ఉంది (Maa-moo-lu-gaa un-dhi)

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Sentence translations: a) ఆమె పార్టీలో నచ్చింది (Aa-me-paar-thi-lo na-chin-dhi) b) మేము రాయబడ్డాం మ్యూజియంకి (Mee-mu-raa-ya-bad-daam m-yoo-ji-yam-ki) c) మీరు సినిమా చూసారా? (Mee-roo si-ni-maa choo-saa-raa) d) వారు సంచలన చేసారు (Vaa-ru san-cha-lan chay-saa-ru)

2. Sentence translations: a) I ate food. b) He observed. c) Did you study? d) It is normal.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the past tense in Telugu. Keep practicing and using the past tense in your conversations to improve your fluency in the language.

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Past simple Tense | Sai spoken English in Telugu - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Tenses PAST in Telugu - YouTube[edit | edit source]

TENSES: Simple Past Tense in Telugu। Lesson#32|Basic English ...[edit | edit source]


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