Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Entertainment-and-Media
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As a Telugu language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have seen many students struggle to communicate their hobbies and interests in Telugu. In this lesson, you will learn the Telugu vocabulary for various forms of entertainment and media, including movies, music, television, and more. Having this knowledge will help you express your favorite pastimes and connect with Telugu-speaking communities.
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Telugu Words for Movies
Movies are a popular form of entertainment around the world, and Telugu cinema is no exception. Whether you enjoy action-packed blockbusters or moving dramas, here are some Telugu words related to movies that you should know:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| చిత్రం | chitram | movie |
| హీరో | hero | protagonist |
| హీరోయిన్ | heroin | leading lady |
| ప్రేక్షకుడు | prēkṣakuḍu | viewer |
| ప్రపంచం | prapañcaṁ | world (in the context of film industry) |
Here are some examples of how these words might be used in sentences:
- నాకు ఈవాళ టాలీవుడ్ హీరోయిన్ చాలా అవసరం. (Nāku īvāḷī ṭālīvuḍ heroīn cālā avasaraṁ.) – "I really need to watch a Bollywood movie this time."
- మీరు ఏ జాతి చిత్రాన్ని మెచ్చినారు? (Mīru ē jāti citrānni mecchināru?) – "Which genre of movie do you like?"
Telugu Words for Music
Music is a universal language that brings people together. If you are a music lover, then you should know these Telugu words related to music:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| సంగీతం | saṅgītaṁ | music |
| పాట | pāṭa | song |
| రాగం | rāgaṁ | melody |
| శ్రుతి | śruti | pitch |
| తాళం | tāḷaṁ | rhythm |
Here are some examples of how these words might be used in sentences:
- ఆ రాగం నాకు చాలా ఇష్టం. (Ā rāgaṁ nāku cālā iṣṭaṁ.) – "I really like that melody."
- ఈ పాటకు నాకు బాగా నచ్చింది. (Ī pāṭaku nāku bāgā naccindi.) – "I really enjoyed this song."
Telugu Words for Television
In today's world, television is one of the most popular sources of entertainment. If you enjoy watching TV shows, news, or sports, then you should know these Telugu words related to television:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| టెలివిజన్ | ṭelivijan | television |
| పరిపాటం | paripāṭaṁ | program |
| యూట్యూబ్ | yūṭyūb | YouTube |
| ప్రధానాకాంశాలు | pradhānākāṁśālu | main headlines |
| క్రీడలు | krīḍalu | sports |
Here are some examples of how these words might be used in sentences:
- నువ్వు ఏం చూడాలి టెలివిజన్ వెబ్ సైట్ లో లెక్కింపు చేయండి. (Nuvvu ēṁ cūḍāli ṭelivijan web s।aiṭ lō lekkiṅpu cēyaṇḍi.) – "Check out this television website to see what you want."
- ఈ పరిపాటం చూడాలంటే నాకు సమయం లేదు. (Ī paripāṭaṁ cūḍālaṇṭē nāku samayaṁ lēdu.) – "I don't have time to watch this program."
Telugu Words for Other Forms of Media
Apart from movies, music, and television, there are many other forms of entertainment and media that people enjoy. Here are some Telugu words you might need to refer to them:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| పుస్తకం | pustakaṁ | book |
| ఆడియో | āḍiyō | audio |
| వీడియో | vīḍiyō | video |
| కార్టూన్ | kārṭūn | cartoon |
Here are some examples of how these words might be used in sentences:
- నేను రోజు పుస్తకం చదువుకొన్ను. (Nēnu rōju pustakaṁ caduvukonna.) – "I read a book every day."
- ఆ వీడియో చూస్తే చాలా రమ్యం. (Ā vīḍiyō cūstē cālā ramyaṁ.) – "Watching that video was so enjoyable."
By learning these Telugu words related to entertainment and media, you will be able to better express your interests and communicate with Telugu-speaking communities. Practice these words in sentences and create new ones to expand your Telugu language skills.
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