త్వరగా రా
tvaragā rā
The English phrase "come fast" is translated into Telugu as త్వరగా రా (tvaragā rā).
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to arrive at a location quickly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word త్వరగా (tvaragā) literally means quickly or fast.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite or formal version of the phrase is త్వరగా రండి (tvaragā raṇḍi).
How do you pronounce it?
tvaragā rā
Did you know?
- The word రా (rā) is actually a command form of the verb 'to come', but in many Telugu dialects, it can also be used as a casual way to get a friend's attention, much like 'hey' in English.
- The distinction between రా (rā) and రండి (raṇḍi) is not just about politeness but can signify a strict social hierarchy or a deep level of intimacy that is more rigid than 'informal' vs 'formal' in English.
- In Telugu, the speed of the command is often emphasized by repeating the word త్వరగా (tvaragā) twice, as in త్వరగా త్వరగా రా (tvaragā tvaragā rā), to convey a sense of true urgency.
Examples in context
- దయచేసి త్వరగా రా!Please come fast!
- త్వరగా రా.tvaragā rā.Come fast.
- నువ్వు త్వరగా రా.nuvvu tvaragā rā.You come fast.
- ఇంటికి త్వరగా రా.iṇṭiki tvaragā rā.Come fast to the house.
Example conversation
Shravani is calling Venkat to join her for dinner.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniవెంకట్, త్వరగా రా!Venkaṭ, tvaragā rā!Venkat, come fast!
- వెంకట్ Venkatనేను వస్తున్నాను, ఒక్క నిమిషం.Nēnu vastunnānu, okka nimiṣam.I am coming, one minute.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniఆకలి వేస్తోంది, త్వరగా రా.Ākali vēstōndi, tvaragā rā.I am hungry, come fast.
- వెంకట్ Venkatసరే, ఇప్పుడే వచ్చేశాను.Sarē, ippuḍē vaccēśānu.Okay, I have arrived now.
