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As a Telugu language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the Telugu personal pronouns. These pronouns are essential for replacing nouns in sentences, and they will help you communicate more effectively with native Telugu speakers. In this lesson, we will cover the different personal pronouns in Telugu, including how to use them and their unique features.

Telugu Personal Pronouns

Telugu personal pronouns are used to refer to people, animals, and things in sentences. They are categorized based on person, number, and gender, and they play a crucial role in Telugu grammar. Here is an overview of the Telugu personal pronouns:

First Person Pronouns

The first person pronouns in Telugu refer to the speaker, and they include two variations:

• నేను (nenu) - I (singular)
• మాకు (maaku) - We (plural)

Here are some examples:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
నేను	nay-nu	I
మాకు	ma-ku	We

Second Person Pronouns

The second person pronouns in Telugu refer to the person being spoken to, and they include four variations based on gender and formality:

• నీవు (neevu) - You (singular informal)
• మీరు (meeru) - You (singular formal)
• మీరులు (meerulu) - You (plural formal)
• నీవాళ్లు (neevaallu) - You (plural informal)

Here are some examples:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
నీవు	nee-vu	You (singular informal)
మీరు	mee-ru	You (singular formal)
మీరులు	mee-ru-lu	You (plural formal)
నీవాళ్లు	nee-vaallu	You (plural informal)

Note: Informal second person pronouns are often used with friends, family members, and acquaintances, whereas formal second person pronouns are commonly used in professional and formal settings.

Third Person Pronouns

The third person pronouns in Telugu refer to the person, animal, or thing being talked about, and they include three variations based on gender:

• అది (adi) - He/She/It (singular)
• అవి (avi) - They (feminine plural)
• అవును (avunu) - They (masculine plural)

Here are some examples:

Telugu	Pronunciation	English
అది	uh-dee	He/She/It
అవి	uh-vee	They (feminine plural)
అవును	uh-vu-nu	They (masculine plural)

Note: When referring to animals or inanimate objects, we use the neuter pronoun "అది (adi)" regardless of gender.

Tips for Using Telugu Personal Pronouns

- Remember that Telugu personal pronouns have different variations based on gender, number and formality. - When using formal second person pronouns, use the person's name plus "గారు (gaaru)" to show respect. For example, "సీత గారు (Seetha gaaru)" means "you (singular formal) Seetha." - In Telugu, personal pronouns can be omitted when the context is clear, as they are implied by the verb tense and the subject of the sentence. - It is important to use the correct gender and number of the pronoun to avoid confusion and miscommunication.

Practice Sentences

Here are some practice sentences to help you get comfortable with Telugu personal pronouns:

1. నేను కూర్చొని ఉంటాను (Nenu koorchoni untaanu) - I am sitting.
2. అది ఒక పిల్లి (Adi oka pilli) - It is a cat.
3. మీరు కూర్చుకున్నారు అని తెలుసుకోండి (Meeru koorchukunnaaru ani telusukondi) - Let me know if you (singular formal) are sitting.
4. అవును పసుపు పులి (Avunu pasupu puli) - They are yellow tigers.

Remember to use the correct Telugu personal pronoun based on number, gender and formality.

In conclusion, learning Telugu personal pronouns is an essential step to mastering the Telugu language. These pronouns will help you communicate more effectively with native Telugu speakers and replace nouns in sentences. Practice using them in context and be mindful of their variations based on number, gender and formality. Stay motivated and keep learning!

Table of Contents - Telugu Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Telugu Script

• Telugu Alphabet
• Vowel Signs

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Colors
• Days of the Week and Months

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject, Object, and Verb
• Question Formation

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Family and Relationships
• Food and Drink
• Travel and Transportation

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Number
• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Hobbies and Activities

• Sports and Exercise
• Entertainment and Media
• Arts and Crafts

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Telugu Culture and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Food and Cuisine
• Arts and Entertainment

Related Lessons

• Advanced Verbs
• Conditional Mood
• Nouns
• Verbs
• Basic Sentence Structure
• Noun Gender and Number
• Subject, Object, and Verb
• Adverbs
• Negative and Interrogative Sentences

Sources

• Telugu language - Wikipedia