How to say “Hello” in Telugu
The most common way to say “hello” in Telugu. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
నమస్కారం
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Telugu
నమస్కారం, మీరు ఎలా ఉన్నారు?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Telugu?
"Hello" in Telugu is "నమస్కారం". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "నమస్కారం" written in Telugu?
"నమస్కారం" is the standard written form in Telugu, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "నమస్కారం" in Telugu?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "నమస్కారం" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "నమస్కారం" mean in English?
"నమస్కారం" is the Telugu way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Telugu?
Many languages — including Telugu — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "నమస్కారం" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Telugu spoken?
Telugu is spoken by an estimated 93 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Telugu dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Telugu dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "నమస్కారం" or any other Telugu text.