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As a Telugu language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I know that constructing negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu can be challenging for beginners. However, with a bit of practice and understanding of the rules, you can easily master this aspect of Telugu grammar.

In this lesson, I will guide you through the basics of negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu. We will explore examples and cultural information to reinforce your understanding of the topic. So let's get started!

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What are Negative Sentences in Telugu?

A negative sentence in Telugu is one that expresses the opposite of a positive sentence. To construct a negative sentence, we typically use the word "kādu" (కాదు) after the verb.

For example:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
నేను వెళ్ళిపోవటం కాదు	nēnu veḷḷipōvaṭaṁ kādu	I am not going
అది తెలుగు అర్ధం కాదు	adi telugu artham kādu	That is not the Telugu meaning
మార్గం అమలావెడి మారుకొనిపోయింది	mārgaṁ amalāveḍi mārukonipōyindi	The road is not clear

Here are some key points to remember when constructing negative sentences in Telugu:

• Use "kādu" after the verb to form negative sentences.
• Just like in English, double negatives are not used in Telugu, and using "kādu" after a negative sentence is incorrect.

What are Interrogative Sentences in Telugu?

An interrogative sentence in Telugu is one that asks a question. To form questions, we use question words like "emiti" (ఏమిటి) and "ela" (ఎలా) or add a question particle "చాలామందివచ్చా?" (chaalamandhi vacchaa?).

Here are some examples:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
నీ ఇది ఏమిటి?	nī idi emiṭi?	What is this?
నువ్వు ఎలా ఉన్నావు?	nuvvu elā unnāvu?	How are you?
చాలామంది వచ్చా?	chaalamandhi vacchaa?	Did many people come?

Here are some key points to note when forming interrogative sentences in Telugu:

• Use question words or question particles to form questions.
• Sentence structure generally remains the same between questions and affirmative sentences.
• Pay attention to pronunciation as the tone of the sentence often changes to indicate that a question is being asked.

Recap

In this lesson, we covered how to construct negative and interrogative sentences in Telugu. We learned that to form negative sentences, we use the word "kādu" after the verb. To form interrogative sentences, we use question words or question particles.

It is important to practice constructing sentences and continually build your vocabulary to communicate effectively in Telugu. Next, we will explore complex sentence structures to enhance your proficiency.

Remember that learning a new language is not just about grammar and vocabulary - it's about immersing yourself in the culture and understanding the context of the language. Keep exploring Telugu culture through its festivals, music, film, and literature to truly master the language.

Other Lessons

• How to Use Be
• Basic Sentence Structure
• Nouns
• How to Use Have
• Adverbs
• Pronouns
• Tenses
• Gender
• Adjectives

Sources

• Negative and Negative Interrogative Sentences in Telugu | Spoken ...