Telugu · Nature & Environment
గాలి
gaali
Wind; air
Beginnernoun
Definition
Moving air, or the air itself.
Example
సముద్రపు గాలి చల్లగా ఉంది.
The sea breeze is cool.
Etymology
'గాలి' (gaali) traces its roots back to ancient Dravidian languages, and it typically refers to air or wind, essential to life.
How & Where It’s Used
'గాలి' is used in both spoken and written Telugu, suitable for informal conversations as well as literary contexts. It is widely understood across all Telugu-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
The term features in numerous folk songs and proverbs, illustrating the cultural significance of the wind in everyday life.