Telugu · Body & Health

జబ్బు

jabbu

Illness; sickness

Beginnernoun

Definition

Sickness or disease.

Example

నాకు ఒంట్లో బాగాలేదు, ఇంట్లో ఉంటాను.

I am unwell, I will stay home.

Etymology

'జబ్బు' (jabbu) comes from the Dravidian root *jabba, referring to sickness or illness, and reflects a common understanding of health across languages in the family.

How & Where It’s Used

It is primarily used informally to discuss illness in everyday conversations, especially in familial and social contexts. Its use may vary slightly in regional dialects.

Literary Heritage

Appears in folk sayings and narratives about health and wellness, often advising on prevention and care.

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