Telugu · Adjectives

కొత్త

kotta

New

Beginneradjective

Definition

Recently made or bought.

Example

నాకు కొత్త ఫోను ఉంది.

I have a new phone.

Etymology

'కొత్త' (kotta) comes from the Dravidian roots indicating newness or freshness. Its historical usage highlights the importance of new concepts in Telugu culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'కొత్త' is frequently used in conversations and written texts, fitting for both formal and informal registers, and understood across Telugu-speaking regions.

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