Telugu

usgb/ˈteləɡuː/
noun

A language spoken in the southern part of India, mainly in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

I am learning to speak Telugu because my family originates from Andhra Pradesh.
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  • speak telugu
  • learn telugu
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Regional Usage

Telugu is primarily used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which have their own local dialects.

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I'm studying the coastal dialect of Telugu, which is spoken in eastern Andhra Pradesh.
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Script Uniqueness

Telugu has its own script, which is syllabic and distinct from the Latin alphabet.

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Learning the Telugu script is challenging but key to understanding the language fully.
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