అవును
avunu/aʋunu/
The English phrase "yes" is translated into Telugu as అవును (avunu). It is also spelled ఔను (aunu).
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Ways to say it
| Telugu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| అవును | avunu | /aʋunu/ | |
| ఔను | aunu | /aunu/ | alternative form |
అవును is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Which one should you use?
While అవును is used to express agreement or affirmation, the word కాదు is used to express negation or "no".
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is avunu. In the IPA transcription, it is pronounced /aʋunu/.
Did you know?
- The word అవును is built from the root అవు, which means 'to become' or 'to happen'.
- In casual conversation, Telugu speakers often replace అవును with a slight rhythmic nod of the head or a sound like ఉమ్ to signal agreement without saying the full word.
- In many Telugu-speaking households, simply saying అవును can sound overly formal or even curt. To sound more natural and polite, speakers often add a respectful suffix or use a polite tone to soften the affirmation.
Examples in context
- అవును, నేను వెళ్తాను.avunu, nēnu veḷtānu.Yes, I will go.
- అవును, ఇది నిజం.avunu, idi nijam.Yes, this is true.
- అవును, నాకు అర్థమైంది.avunu, nāku arthamaindi.Yes, I understood.
Example conversation
Ravi asks Lakshmi if she is ready to leave.
- రవి Raviలక్ష్మి, నువ్వు సిద్ధంగా ఉన్నావా?lakṣmi, nuvvu siddhaṅgā unnāvā?Lakshmi, are you ready?
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiఅవును, రవి, నేను సిద్ధం.avunu, ravi, nēnu siddhaṁ.Yes, Ravi, I am ready.
- రవి Raviమనం ఇప్పుడు వెళ్దామా?manam ippuḍu veḷdāmā?Shall we go now?
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiఅవును, వెళ్దాం.avunu, veḷdām.Yes, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries అవును, ఔను, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries అవును, CC BY-SA 4.0.
