Telugu · Nature & Environment
అడవి
adavi
Forest
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large area covered with trees.
Example
అడవిలో చాలా జంతువులు ఉన్నాయి.
There are many animals in the forest.
Etymology
'అడవి' (adavi) derives from the Sanskrit 'अरण्य' (araṇya), meaning 'forest' or 'wilderness'. The term has evolved to denote both a natural place of growth and sometimes a metaphorical refuge.
How & Where It’s Used
'అడవి' is commonly used in various contexts, both formal and informal. It is prevalent in spoken Telugu, particularly when discussing nature or environmental issues.
Literary Heritage
The word appears in Telugu folktales and stories that emphasize the beauty and mystery of forests, including references in tribal poetry.