Telugu · Food & Drink

నీళ్ళు

neellu

Water

Beginnernoun

Definition

The liquid essential for life; always plural in Telugu.

Example

ఒక గ్లాసు నీళ్ళు ఇవ్వండి.

A glass of water, please.

Etymology

'నీళ్ళు' (neellu) comes from ancient Dravidian roots, representing 'water.' It reflects the fundamental role of water in life and culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'నీళ్ళు' (neellu) is used in both informal and formal contexts, often in spoken language, with regional variations in dialects.

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