నారింజ
nāriñja/naːɾiɲd͡ʑa/
The English phrase "orange" is translated into Telugu as నారింజ (nāriñja). Wiktionary also lists కమలాఫలము (kamalāphalamu).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Telugu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| నారింజ | nāriñja | /naːɾiɲd͡ʑa/ |
| కమలాఫలము | kamalāphalamu |
Both terms refer to the orange fruit.
Which one should you use?
నారింజ is the most common way to refer to the orange fruit in everyday conversation, whereas కమలాఫలము is a more formal or literary term.
How do you pronounce it?
nāriñja
Did you know?
- The term నారింజ is a cognate shared with other Indian languages, derived from the Persian word 'narang', which eventually influenced the English word 'orange'.
- In Telugu culture, the color 'orange' is often referred to as కాషాయము ('kashayam'), which is a distinct word from the fruit నారింజ. This specific shade is deeply associated with spirituality and the robes of monks.
- The formal word కమలాఫలము is a compound of కమల, meaning 'lotus', and ఫలము, meaning 'fruit'. This reflects an ancient poetic association between the orange and the lotus due to their similar shapes.
Examples in context
- ఈ నారింజ చాలా తీయగా ఉంది.ee naarinja chaalaa teeyagaa undi.This orange is very sweet.
- నారింజ పండు ఆరోగ్యానికి మంచిది.naarinja pandu aarogyaaniki manchidi.The orange fruit is good for health.
Example conversation
Pallavi and Sai are talking about snacks in the kitchen.
- పల్లవి Pallaviసాయి, నువ్వు నారింజ తింటావా?Sāyī, nuvvu nārinja tiṇṭāvā?Sai, will you eat an orange?
- సాయి Saiఅవును పల్లవి, నాకు కావాలి.Avunu Pallavī, nāku kāvāli.Yes Pallavi, I want one.
- పల్లవి Pallaviఇదిగో, ఈ నారింజ తీసుకో.Idigō, ī nārinja tīsukō.Here, take this orange.
- సాయి Saiధన్యవాదాలు పల్లవి.Dhanyavādālu Pallavī.Thank you, Pallavi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange” translations and entries నారింజ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
