నమస్కారం
namaskaram
The Telugu equivalent of the English greeting 'namaste' is నమస్కారం (namaskaram).
నమస్కారం is the standard and most natural way to offer a respectful greeting in Telugu. While the word 'namaste' is understood, using the Telugu form is more common for speakers of the language.
Meaning: a greeting (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Andhra Pradesh, some people might say Namaskaramu instead of నమస్కారం. In the Telangana region, the form Namaskaralu might be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form నమస్కారాలు can be used to express multiple greetings or to add an extra layer of formal politeness in certain contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
namaskaram
Did you know?
- In traditional Telugu culture, the act of నమస్కారం can extend to 'Padanamaskaram', where a person touches the feet of an elder to show the highest level of respect.
- When using నమస్కారాలు to be extra polite, you are literally using the plural form of the word, which in many Indian languages functions as a way to heighten respect.
- A person might use the phrase నమస్కారం not just to say 'hello', but as a way to formally conclude a letter or a speech, similar to 'sincerely' or 'respectfully'.
Examples in context
- అందరికీ నమస్కారం.andarikī namaskāram.Greetings to everyone.
Example conversation
Shravani meets Venkat at a social gathering.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniనమస్కారం, వెంకట్ గారు!Namaskaram, Venkat garu!Hello, Mr. Venkat!
- వెంకట్ Venkatనమస్కారం, శ్రావణి గారు. ఎలా ఉన్నారు?Namaskaram, Shravani garu. Ela unnaru?Hello, Ms. Shravani. How are you?
- శ్రావణి Sravaniనేను బాగున్నాను, ధన్యవాదాలు.Nenu bagunnanu, dhanyavadalu.I am fine, thank you.
- వెంకట్ Venkatసంతోషం.Santosham.That is glad to hear.
