This page provides basic Telugu phrases essential for anyone starting to learn or communicate in Telugu — whether for travel, conversation, or cultural understanding.
It includes greetings, common everyday expressions, as well as numbers, time-related terms, and pronouns that are useful in Telugu-speaking regions like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
You can also use our English to Telugu Translation tool to get quick and accurate translations.
There are different ways to greet people and wishing them the best wishes in Telugu. Leave a good impression by learning some of the most basic form of greetings and pleasantries which you can use when meeting anyone.
Travelling to Andhra or Telangana? Use these essential Telugu expressions to navigate transport, shopping, and local interactions with ease.
In Telugu, pronouns vary with formality and number. Here are common pronouns used in daily speech.
Learn basic words and phrases related to clock in Telugu.
Discover common Telugu words for time, days, and dates to help manage your travel and communication better.
Some part of India still use its own "Hindu Calendar" which follows the Bikram Sambat System. Below are the phrases used to say months in Telugu.
Learn Telugu numbers up to one million. Telugu uses the Indian system with "Laksha" for 100,000 and "Koti" for 10 million.
Namaste (నమస్తే) is a common greeting in Telugu meaning "Hello" or "I bow to you".
It is used in both formal and informal situations.
The word reflects respect and politeness in Indian culture.
Mee peru emiti? (మీ పేరు ఏమిటి?) means "What is your name?"
Use it when meeting someone for the first time in a respectful way.
To answer, say "Naa peru [your name]".
Shubhodhayam (శుభోదయం) means "Good morning" in Telugu.
It is a formal way to greet someone during morning hours.
Often used in schools, offices, and formal events.
Ela unnaru? (ఎలా ఉన్నారు?) means "How are you?" in formal Telugu.
It is a polite question, usually asked to elders or strangers.
Informal version: "Ela unnāv?" (ఎలా ఉన్నావ్?)
Nenu bagunnaanu (నేను బాగున్నాను) means "I am fine".
Used in response to "Ela unnaru?"
Common in daily greetings and conversations.
Taruvata kaluddham (తర్వాత కలుద్దాం) means "See you later".
Used when parting from someone with the intention to meet again.
Friendly and polite phrase.
Dhanyavadamulu (ధన్యవాదములు) means "Thank you".
A formal way to express gratitude.
Informal version: "Thanks" is also commonly used in urban settings.
Choodandi (చూడండి) means "Please look" or "See this".
Used to get someone’s attention politely.
Very common in markets, temples, and daily interactions.