ప్రియమైన
priyamaina
The English word "dear" can be translated into Telugu as ప్రియమైన (priyamaina).
The word is used as an adjective meaning "loved" or "lovable". In practice, it functions as a formal adjective, such as when addressing someone in a letter (e.g., "Dear Friend"), rather than as a casual term of endearment used in spoken conversation between lovers or close family.
Meaning: loved, lovable (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root priyam, meaning "love" or "affection", combined with the suffix -aina, which transforms the noun into an adjective.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form ప్రియమైన is most commonly used in formal written contexts, such as the salutations in letters or formal invitations.
How do you pronounce it?
priyamaina
Did you know?
- In Telugu, if you want to call a child 'dear', you are more likely to use the term కన్న which refers to the eye, suggesting the person is as precious as one's own sight.
- The root word ప్రియము shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the Sanskrit word priya, which is also found in the names of many Indian deities and royalty.
- While ప్రియమైన is standard for formal letters, using it too frequently in a casual text message can make you sound like a textbook or a 19th-century poet.
Examples in context
- ఆమె నా ప్రియమైన స్నేహితురాలు.Aame naa priyamaina snehituralu.She is my dear friend.
- నా ప్రియమైన తమ్ముడు చాలా తెలివైనవాడు.Naa priyamaina thammudu chaala telivainavaadu.My dear younger brother is very smart.
Example conversation
Kavya is giving a heartfelt letter to Sai.
- కావ్య Kavyaసాయి, ఇది నీ కోసం ఒక ప్రియమైన లేఖ.sāyi, idi nī kōsam oka priyamaina lēkha.Sai, this is a dear letter for you.
- సాయి Saiధన్యవాదాలు కావ్య, ఇది చాలా బాగుంది.dhanyavādālu kāvya, idi chālā bāgundi.Thank you Kavya, this is very nice.
- కావ్య Kavyaనీవు నాకు చాలా ప్రియమైన వ్యక్తివి.nīvu nāku chālā priyamaina vyaktivu.You are a very dear person to me.
- సాయి Saiనువ్వు కూడా నాకు అలాగే ఉంటావు.nuvvu kūḍā nāku alāgē uṇṭāvu.You are the same to me too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ప్రియమైన, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
