ఉంగరం
uṅgaraṁ
The English word "ring" is ఉంగరం (uṅgaraṁ) in Telugu.
ఉంగరం refers to a round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger.
Meaning: round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as [uṅgaraṁ].
Did you know?
- In traditional Telugu weddings, the groom may tie a mangalsutra around the bride's neck, but the exchange of a ఉంగరం is a modern adoption from Western cultures rather than an ancient Vedic requirement.
- If you are talking about a telephone ring in Telugu, you would not use ఉంగరం, but instead use words related to 'sound' or 'tone'.
- In Telugu culture, certain gemstones placed in a ఉంగరం are worn on specific fingers to align with astrological influences and ward off bad luck.
Examples in context
- ఈ ఉంగరం చాలా అందంగా ఉంది.ī uṅgaram chālā andangā undi.This ring is very beautiful.
- ఆమె వేలికి ఒక బంగారు ఉంగరం ఉంది.āme vēliki oka bangāru uṅgaram undi.She has a gold ring on her finger.
- నాకు ఈ వెండి ఉంగరం నచ్చింది.nāku ī veṇḍi uṅgaram nachindi.I liked this silver ring.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ఉంగరం, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
