అందమైన
andamaina
The English word beautiful is translated into Telugu as అందమైన (andamaina). Wiktionary also lists చక్కని (cakkani).
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Telugu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| అందమైన | andamaina | |
| చక్కని | cakkani | /t͡ɕakːani/ |
Both అందమైన and చక్కని are used to express that something is attractive. While అందమైన is a standard adjective for both physical and abstract beauty, చక్కని is frequently used to describe someone's appearance or qualities in a descriptive or casual manner.
Which one should you use?
అందమైన is the standard adjective used for many types of beauty, ranging from a beautiful person to an abstract concept like a beautiful life. In contrast, చక్కని is a more colloquial and descriptive term often meaning 'nice', 'fine' or 'well-made'. Additionally, for high-register speech or literature, the formal synonym సుందరమైన may be used.
How do you pronounce it?
andamaina
Did you know?
- While అందమైన is the standard word, Telugu speakers often use the word ముద్దుగా (mudduga) to describe a 'beautiful' child. This word literally translates to 'kissable', shifting the meaning of beauty toward cuteness.
- Telugu has a specific way of describing 'beautiful' eyes using the phrase కలువ కళ్లు (kaluva kallu), which means 'lotus eyes'. This traditional comparison is a staple of Telugu literature and cinema.
- In casual conversation, instead of saying 'beautiful', Telugu speakers might use the phrase కళ్లు మిరుమిట్లు వేయించడం (kallu mirumitlu veyinchadam). This literally means 'making the eyes dazzle', describing a beauty that is overwhelming to look at.
Examples in context
- శ్రీదేవి ఒక చక్కని నటి.Sridevi is a beautiful actress.This sentence uses చక్కని to describe an actress.
- అందమైన జీవితంbeautiful lifeThis sentence uses అందమైన to describe a life.
- ఈ చిత్రం ఆకర్షణీయంగా ఉంది.This picture is beautiful.
- నీ అందం అద్భుతమైనది.Your beauty is incredible.
- ఈ పువ్వు చాలా అందమైనది.Ee puvvu chaala andamainadi.This flower is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Sai and Lakshmi are looking at a sunset in a park.
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiసాయి, చూడు ఆ సూర్యాస్తమయం ఎంత అందమైనదో!Sai, chudu aa suryasthamayam entha andamainado!Sai, look how beautiful that sunset is!
- సాయి Saiఅవును లక్ష్మి, అది నిజంగా అందమైన దృశ్యం.Avunu Lakshmi, adi nijangaa andamaina drushyam.Yes Lakshmi, it is truly a beautiful sight.
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiఈ ప్రదేశం కూడా చాలా అందంగా ఉంది.Ee pradeshum kooda chaala andangaa undi.This place is also very beautiful.
- సాయి Saiనీ మాట నిజమే, లక్ష్మి.Nee maata nijame, Lakshmi.Your word is true, Lakshmi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries అందమైన, చక్కని, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
