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	! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English		! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
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	\| ~~నాను~~ \|\| ~~nānu~~ \|\| I		\| నేను \|\| nenu \|\| I
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	\| ~~ఆమెని~~ \|\| ~~āmeni~~ \|\| saw		\| చూసాను \|\| chusaanu \|\| saw
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	\| ~~పఠించినది~~ \|\| ~~paṭhiñcinadi~~ \|\| the book		\| పుస్తకాన్ని \|\| pustakanni \|\| the book
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	Translation: I am reading a book.		Translation: I am reading a book.

	In this example, "~~నాను~~" (~~nānu~~) is the subject, "చదవుతూ" (~~cāvutū~~) is the verb, and "ఒక పుస్తకం" (oka pustakaṁ) is the noun phrase that functions as the object of the sentence. The noun phrase consists of the article "ఒక" (oka) meaning "a," and the noun "పుస్తకం" (pustakaṁ) meaning "book."		In this example, "నేను" (nenu) is the subject, "చదవుతూ" (chaduvutu) is the verb, and "ఒక పుస్తకం" (oka pustakaṁ) is the noun phrase that functions as the object of the sentence. The noun phrase consists of the article "ఒక" (oka) meaning "a," and the noun "పుస్తకం" (pustakaṁ) meaning "book."

	Noun phrases can also include other modifiers such as adjectives or possessives. Let's look at another example:		Noun phrases can also include other modifiers such as adjectives or possessives. Let's look at another example:

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	\| దయచేసి \|\| dayacēsi \|\| Please		\| దయచేసి \|\| dayacēsi \|\| Please
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	\| నాకు \|\| nāku \|\| ~~give~~		\| నాకు \|\| nāku \|\| me
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	\| చాక్లెట్ \|\| cāklēṭ \|\| chocolate		\| చాక్లెట్ \|\| cāklēṭ \|\| chocolate
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			\|ఇవ్వండి
			\|ivvaṇḍi
			\|give
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	As a Telugu language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the basics of Telugu sentence structure in this lesson. Understanding the sentence structure is crucial in learning any language. In Telugu, sentences are constructed based on the subject, object, and verb in that order.		As a Telugu language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the basics of Telugu sentence structure in this lesson. Understanding the sentence structure is crucial in learning any language. In Telugu, sentences are constructed based on the subject, object, and verb in that order.


			<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Gender\|Gender]].</span>
	== Understanding Telugu Sentence Structure ==		== Understanding Telugu Sentence Structure ==

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	By mastering the basic Telugu sentence structure, you can easily form and understand simple sentences. Keep practicing with examples, and you will gradually start constructing complex Telugu sentences. In the next lesson, we will learn about nouns and pronouns in Telugu.		By mastering the basic Telugu sentence structure, you can easily form and understand simple sentences. Keep practicing with examples, and you will gradually start constructing complex Telugu sentences. In the next lesson, we will learn about nouns and pronouns in Telugu.


			<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Future-Tense\|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives]].</span>
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	==~~Related~~ Lessons==
	* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have\|How to Use Have]]		* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have\|How to Use Have]]
	* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]		* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]
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	* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Negation\|Negation]]		* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Negation\|Negation]]
	* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Conditional-Mood\|Conditional Mood]]		* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Conditional-Mood\|Conditional Mood]]


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			==Sources==
			* [https://www.mustgo.com/worldlanguages/telugu/ Telugu Language - Structure, Writing & Alphabet]
			* [https://web.cs.ucdavis.edu/~vemuri/classes/freshman/IntroductionToTelugu.htm An Introduction to Telugu]
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telugu_grammar Telugu grammar - Wikipedia]

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As a Telugu language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the basics of Telugu sentence structure in this lesson. Understanding the sentence structure is crucial in learning any language. In Telugu, sentences are constructed based on the subject, object, and verb in that order.

== Understanding Telugu Sentence Structure ==

The basic Telugu sentence structure follows the subject-object-verb pattern. The subject of the sentence is the entity that performs the action, the object is the entity that receives the action, and the verb is the action itself. As the verb comes at the end, it makes it easier for the speaker to form complex sentences.

Here is an example of a basic Telugu sentence structure:

{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| నేను (nenu) || ne-nu || I
|-
| మనం (manam) || ma-num || we
|-
| పఠిస్తున్నాను (pathis-tunnaanu) || pa-thiss-tun-nah-noo || am studying
|-
| తెలుగు (telugu) || te-lu-goo || Telugu
|-
| విద్య (vidya) || vid-ya || language
|}

Translation: "I am studying Telugu language."

The sentence structure in Telugu will change according to the type of sentence you want to form, such as interrogative, negative, and more complex compound sentences.

== Construction of a Basic Telugu Sentence ==

Every Telugu sentence should have subject, object, and verb in the correct order. Let's take a look at each component of a Telugu sentence in detail.

=== Subject ===

The subject is the entity that performs the action and is usually in the nominative case. In Telugu, subject pronouns are not always mentioned, as the verb form can often communicate the subject itself. For instance:

* నేను స్కూల్ కోసం వెళ్ళుతున్నాను. (nenu school kosam velluthunaanu) - I am going to school.

In this sentence, the verb form 'velluthunaanu' itself communicates that the subject is 'I'. Therefore, the subject pronoun is not required.

If, however, you wish to stress the subject in a sentence, you can use the following pronouns:

{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| నేను (nenu) || ne-nu || I
|-
| మీరు (meeru) || mee-roo || you
|-
| అతను (atanu) || ah-tha-nu || he
|-
| అమ్మ (ammu) || ahmmu || she
|-
| మేము (meemu) || may-mu || we
|-
| మీరు (meeru) || mee-roo || you (plural / respect)
|-
| వారు (vaaru) || vaaru || they
|}

=== Object===

The object is the entity that receives the action of the verb. The direct object is in the accusative case, while the indirect object is in the dative case. The following pronouns are used as objects in Telugu sentences:

{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| నేను (nenu) || ne-nu || me
|-
| మీరు (meeru) || mee-roo || you
|-
| అతను (atanu) || ah-tha-nu || him
|-
| అమ్మ (ammu) || ahmmu || her
|-
| మేము (meemu) || may-mu || us
|-
| మీరు (meeru) || mee-roo || you (plural / respect)
|-
| వారికి (vaariki) || vaari-ki || them
|}

=== Verb ===

The verb represents the action or state of being in a sentence. The verb changes based on the tense, subject, and object in the sentence. The basic form of a verb in Telugu often ends with the sound -u or -i. Here is an example of common verb forms in Telugu:

{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! English
|-
| పఠిస్తూనేను (pathis-tunnaanu) || I am studying
|-
| నడుస్తున్నారు (na-dusthunnaaru) || They are walking
|-
| వాడు పని చేస్తున్నాడు (vaadu pani chesthunaadu)|| He is working
|}

== Examples ==

Now, let's look at some examples of basic Telugu sentence structures with different subjects and objects:

* నేను ఆహారం తిన్నాను. (nenu aahaaram tinnanu) - I am eating food.

* అతను ఆరోగ్య చూస్తున్నాడు. (atanu aarogyam choosthunnaadu) - He is looking at health.

* మీరు కళకళని మాటలు చెప్పుతున్నారు. (meeru kalakalani maatalu chepputhunaaru) - You are speaking nonsense.

== Conclusion ==

By mastering the basic Telugu sentence structure, you can easily form and understand simple sentences. Keep practicing with examples, and you will gradually start constructing complex Telugu sentences. In the next lesson, we will learn about nouns and pronouns in Telugu.

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