Telugu · Common Verbs

కావాలి

kavali

To want; need

Beginnerverb

Definition

Expresses want or need; naku kavali means I want.

Example

నాకు తెలుగు నేర్చుకోవాలి.

I want to learn Telugu.

Etymology

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.

How & Where It’s Used

'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.

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