Telugu · Common Verbs
kavali
To want; need
Expresses want or need; naku kavali means I want.
నాకు తెలుగు నేర్చుకోవాలి.
I want to learn Telugu.
The word 'కావాలి' (kavali) is derived from the root verb 'కావు' (kavu), which means 'to want' or 'to need'. Its development reflects the evolution of request and desire in the Telugu language over centuries.
'కావాలి' is commonly used in both spoken and written Telugu, primarily in informal contexts among friends and family, though it can also appear in formal settings when expressing needs or desires. Regional variations may exist in pronunciation.