🏠 Telugu Daily Life Vocabulary
Your Home is a Telugu Classroom!
Imagine your house is a magical treasure chest 🎁. Every room, every item, every meal has a secret Telugu name waiting for you to discover! Today, we’ll unlock these treasures together.
Think of learning Telugu words like collecting stickers 🌟. Each new word is a shiny sticker you add to your collection. By the end, your sticker book will be FULL!
🍚 FOOD AND MEALS
“అన్నం” (Annam) - The Heart of Every Telugu Home
In Telugu families, food isn’t just eating—it’s love on a plate! 💕
The Main Stars ⭐
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English | Memory Trick |
|---|---|---|---|
| అన్నం | Annam | Rice | “Ah-num” like saying “Yum!” |
| రొట్టె | Rotte | Bread/Roti | Sounds like “rotate” - you rotate the dough! |
| పప్పు | Pappu | Dal/Lentils | “Pop-pu” like popping beans! |
| కూర | Koora | Curry/Vegetable dish | “Koo-ra” rhymes with “aura” |
| సాంబార్ | Sambar | Sambar | Same as English! Easy win! 🎉 |
Meal Times 🕐
🌅 Morning → అల్పాహారం (Alpaharam) = Breakfast
"Alpa" means small, "aharam" means food
= Small food to start the day!
☀️ Afternoon → భోజనం (Bhojanam) = Lunch
The BIG meal of the day!
🌙 Evening → రాత్రి భోజనం (Ratri Bhojanam) = Dinner
"Ratri" = Night
Tasty Words to Know 😋
- నీళ్ళు (Neellu) = Water → “Knee-llu” - water touches your knees in a river!
- పాలు (Paalu) = Milk → “Paa-lu” - babies say “pa pa” for milk!
- పెరుగు (Perugu) = Curd/Yogurt → Makes everything better!
- ఊరగాయ (Ooragaya) = Pickle → The tangy friend of rice!
- మజ్జిగ (Majjiga) = Buttermilk → Cool and refreshing!
Simple Example Sentence:
🗣️ “నాకు అన్నం కావాలి” (Naaku annam kaavaali) = “I want rice” 🍚
👕 CLOTHING ITEMS
“బట్టలు” (Battalu) - What We Wear
Getting dressed in the morning? Now you can say everything in Telugu! 👗
Daily Wear Essentials
graph TD A[బట్టలు<br>Battalu<br>Clothes] --> B[చొక్కా<br>Chokka<br>Shirt] A --> C[లంగా<br>Langa<br>Skirt] A --> D[పంట్లాం<br>Pantlam<br>Pants] A --> E[చీర<br>Cheera<br>Saree]
Your Clothing Vocabulary 👚
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English | Who Wears It? |
|---|---|---|---|
| చొక్కా | Chokka | Shirt | Everyone! 👨👩 |
| పంట్లాం | Pantlam | Pants | Everyone! 👖 |
| చీర | Cheera | Saree | Women 👩 |
| లంగా | Langa | Skirt | Girls 👧 |
| టోపీ | Topi | Cap/Hat | Everyone! 🧢 |
| చెప్పులు | Cheppulu | Slippers | Feet friends! 🩴 |
| బూట్లు | Bootlu | Shoes | Feet protectors! 👟 |
Colors for Clothes 🎨
When describing clothes, add colors!
- ఎరుపు (Erupu) = Red 🔴
- నీలం (Neelam) = Blue 🔵
- పసుపు (Pasupu) = Yellow 🟡
- ఆకుపచ్చ (Aakupachcha) = Green 🟢
- తెలుపు (Telupu) = White ⚪
- నలుపు (Nalupu) = Black ⚫
Simple Example:
🗣️ “ఎరుపు చొక్కా” (Erupu chokka) = “Red shirt” 👕🔴
🏡 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
“ఇంటి వస్తువులు” (Inti Vastuvulu) - Things in Our Home
Your home is full of Telugu words! Let’s discover them! 🔍
Kitchen Items 🍳
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English | Found Where? |
|---|---|---|---|
| గిన్నె | Ginne | Bowl/Pot | Kitchen 🍲 |
| పళ్ళెం | Pallem | Plate | Dining table 🍽️ |
| గ్లాసు | Glaasu | Glass | Everywhere! 🥛 |
| చెంచా | Chencha | Spoon | Beside plate 🥄 |
| కత్తి | Katti | Knife | Kitchen drawer 🔪 |
| స్టౌ | Stove | Stove | Kitchen counter 🔥 |
Living Room Items 🛋️
📺 టీవీ (TV) = Television
→ Same word, Telugu letters!
🛋️ సోఫా (Sofa) = Sofa/Couch
→ Your comfy friend!
⏰ గడియారం (Gadiyaram) = Clock
→ "Gadi" = time, it tells time!
🖼️ ఫోటో (Photo) = Photo/Picture
→ Memories on the wall!
📱 ఫోన్ (Phone) = Phone
→ Easy! Same sound!
Bedroom Items 🛏️
- మంచం (Mancham) = Bed → Where dreams happen! 💤
- దిండు (Dindu) = Pillow → Soft cloud for your head! ☁️
- దుప్పటి (Duppati) = Blanket → Warm hug at night! 🤗
- అద్దం (Addam) = Mirror → Shows your beautiful face! 🪞
- అల్మారా (Almaara) = Cupboard/Wardrobe → Clothes’ home! 🗄️
Bathroom Items 🚿
- సబ్బు (Sabbu) = Soap → Bubble maker! 🫧
- తువాలు (Tuvaalu) = Towel → Dries you up!
- బ్రష్ (Brush) = Toothbrush → Smile keeper! 😁
- బకెట్ (Bucket) = Bucket → Water holder!
🏠 PARTS OF A HOUSE
“ఇంటి భాగాలు” (Inti Bhagaalu) - Rooms & Spaces
A house is like a body—each room has its own job! 🏃
Main Rooms
graph TD A[ఇల్లు<br>Illu<br>House] --> B[హాలు<br>Haalu<br>Hall] A --> C[వంటగది<br>Vantagadi<br>Kitchen] A --> D[పడకగది<br>Padakagadi<br>Bedroom] A --> E[బాత్రూమ్<br>Bathroom<br>Bathroom]
Room-by-Room Guide 🚪
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English | What Happens Here? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ఇల్లు | Illu | House | Everything! 🏠 |
| హాలు | Haalu | Hall/Living Room | Family gathers 👨👩👧👦 |
| వంటగది | Vantagadi | Kitchen | Food is made 🍳 |
| పడకగది | Padakagadi | Bedroom | Sleep & dreams 😴 |
| బాత్రూమ్ | Bathroom | Bathroom | Getting clean 🚿 |
| పూజగది | Poojagadi | Prayer Room | Praying 🙏 |
Parts of the House Structure 🧱
Outside Parts:
- గేటు (Gate) = Gate → The entrance guard! 🚪
- ఆవరణ (Aavarana) = Compound/Yard → Open space! 🌳
- పైకప్పు (Paikappa) = Roof → House’s umbrella! ☔
- గోడ (Goda) = Wall → Standing strong! 🧱
Inside Parts:
- నేల (Nela) = Floor → Where feet dance! 💃
- సీలింగ్ (Ceiling) = Ceiling → Looking up! ⬆️
- కిటికీ (Kitiki) = Window → Fresh air door! 🪟
- తలుపు (Talupu) = Door → Opens & closes! 🚪
- మెట్లు (Metlu) = Stairs → Going up! 🪜
Special Spots 📍
🌿 వరండా (Veranda) = Veranda/Porch
→ Sit and watch the world!
🌺 పెరడు (Peradu) = Backyard
→ Where plants grow!
🚗 గ్యారేజ్ (Garage) = Garage
→ Car's bedroom!
🎯 QUICK MEMORY TRICKS
The House Tour Method 🏃♂️
Walk through your home and say each item in Telugu:
- Wake up on మంచం (mancham - bed)
- Look in అద్దం (addam - mirror)
- Go to వంటగది (vantagadi - kitchen)
- Eat అన్నం (annam - rice)
- Wear చొక్కా (chokka - shirt)
- Walk through తలుపు (talupu - door)
The Food Chain Method 🍽️
అన్నం + పప్పు + కూర = Complete Telugu meal! Rice + Dal + Curry = Happiness! 😊
🌟 TODAY’S GOLDEN WORDS
Remember these 10 words, and you’re a Telugu star! ⭐
- అన్నం (Annam) - Rice
- నీళ్ళు (Neellu) - Water
- బట్టలు (Battalu) - Clothes
- చొక్కా (Chokka) - Shirt
- ఇల్లు (Illu) - House
- గది (Gadi) - Room
- తలుపు (Talupu) - Door
- మంచం (Mancham) - Bed
- పళ్ళెం (Pallem) - Plate
- గిన్నె (Ginne) - Bowl
💪 YOU DID IT!
You now know Telugu words for:
- ✅ Food and meals
- ✅ Clothing items
- ✅ Household items
- ✅ Parts of a house
Next time you’re at home:
- Point at things and say their Telugu names!
- Ask family members to test you!
- Make labels with Telugu words!
🗣️ “నేను తెలుగు నేర్చుకుంటున్నాను!” (Nenu Telugu nerchukunṭunnaanu!) = “I am learning Telugu!” 🎉
Remember: Every expert was once a beginner. Keep collecting your Telugu word stickers! 🌟