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పుస్తకం

pustakam

Book

Beginnernoun

Definition

Written pages bound together for reading.

Example

మంచి పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను.

I am reading a good book.

Etymology

The word 'పుస్తకం' (pustakam) is derived from the Sanskrit 'पुस्तकम्' (pustakam), meaning 'book'. It has maintained its form and meaning through centuries as literacy advanced.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing literature and education. Commonly found in written and spoken discourse.

Literary Heritage

Referenced in numerous Telugu literary works and educational discourse.

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