చాలా మంచిది
chala manchidi
The English phrase "very good" is translated into Telugu as చాలా మంచిది (chala manchidi).
చాలా మంచిది is an expression used to describe something of high quality or to show strong approval. It can be used as a standalone exclamation to express approval, similar to saying "Very good!" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of చాలా (very) and మంచిది (good thing/is good).
Which one should you use?
While చాలా మంచిది is used for inanimate objects, situations or abstract concepts, you should use చాలా మంచివాడు when describing a man as being very good.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form మంచిది is the neuter singular form, which is used when referring to an inanimate object, a situation or an abstract concept.
How do you pronounce it?
chala manchidi
Did you know?
- To tell a child they are 'very good', a speaker might say బంగారం (bangaram), which literally translates to 'gold'.
- The word మంచి (good) is also used to start a sentence when someone is about to give a piece of advice or a gentle correction, functioning similarly to 'Now, listen' or 'Look here'.
- The word మంచి (good) shares a root with the concept of 'merit' or 'virtue' in many Indian languages, implying that something is not just high quality, but also morally sound.
Examples in context
- మీ కార్యం చాలా మంచిగా ఉంది.Your work is very good.
- ఈ వంట చాలా మంచిది.Ee vanta chaala manchidi.This food is very good.
- నీ ఆలోచన చాలా మంచిది.Nee aalochana chaala manchidi.Your idea is very good.
- ఆ సినిమా చాలా మంచిది.Aa cinema chaala manchidi.That movie is very good.
Example conversation
Kiran and Lakshmi are discussing a book Lakshmi recently read.
- కిరణ్ Kiranఆ పుస్తకం ఎలా ఉంది?Aa pustakam elaa undi?How is that book?
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiఅది చాలా మంచిది.Adi chaala manchidi.It is very good.
- కిరణ్ Kiranనేను కూడా చదవాలా?Nenu kooda chadavaala?Should I read it too?
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiఅవును, తప్పక చదువు.Avunu, tappaka chaduvu.Yes, you must read it.
