Telugu · Family & People
తమ్ముడు
tammudu
Younger brother
Beginnernoun
Definition
A younger male sibling.
Example
తమ్ముడు క్రికెట్ ఆడతాడు.
My younger brother plays cricket.
Etymology
'తమ్ముడు' (tammudu) is derived from the Proto-Dravidian *tammudu, meaning 'younger brother.' It reflects a familial bond that persists in Telugu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'తమ్ముడు' (tammudu) is used informally among family and friends, primarily in spoken language, with regional variations in pronunciation.