Telugu · Greetings & Phrases
అవును
avunu
Yes
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An affirmative answer.
Example
మీరు విద్యార్థా? — అవును.
Are you a student? — Yes.
Etymology
'అవును' (avunu) is the affirmative response meaning 'yes' in Telugu. Its origins can be traced back to earlier forms in Dravidian languages, used for affirmation.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in both formal and informal conversations, 'avunu' is an interjection mainly used in spoken Telugu.