Part 2: Vocabulary Builder
ఆహారం, కూరగాయలు, పండ్లు, పానీయాలు — రోజువారీ పదాలు
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | అన్నం / బియ్యం | I eat rice every day. |
| Dal | పప్పు | Dal is rich in protein. |
| Bread | రొట్టె | I ate bread for breakfast. |
| Chapati | చపాతీ | She made chapati for dinner. |
| Curry | కూర | The curry is very tasty. |
| Meat | మాంసం | He doesn't eat meat. |
| Chicken | చికెన్ | We ordered chicken biryani. |
| Fish | చేప | Fish is good for health. |
| Egg | గుడ్డు | I eat two eggs daily. |
| Milk | పాలు | Drink milk every morning. |
| Curd | పెరుగు | Curd rice is my favorite. |
| Butter | వెన్న | Spread butter on the bread. |
| Cheese | చీజ్ | I like cheese pizza. |
| Oil | నూనె | Add oil to the pan. |
| Salt | ఉప్పు | Add some salt to the curry. |
| Sugar | చక్కెర | I don't take sugar in tea. |
| Spice | మసాలా | Indian food has many spices. |
| Flour | పిండి | We need flour to make bread. |
| Honey | తేనె | Honey is good for health. |
| Nuts | గింజలు / నట్స్ | Nuts are rich in protein. |
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | టమాటా | Tomato is good for skin. |
| Potato | బంగాళాదుంప | I like potato curry. |
| Onion | ఉల్లిపాయ | Cut the onions finely. |
| Garlic | వెల్లుల్లి | Garlic is good for health. |
| Ginger | అల్లం | Add ginger to the tea. |
| Carrot | క్యారెట్ | Carrots are good for eyes. |
| Beans | బీన్స్ | She cooked beans curry. |
| Brinjal | వంకాయ | Brinjal curry is tasty. |
| Lady's finger | బెండకాయ | Lady's finger is my favorite. |
| Cabbage | క్యాబేజీ | Cabbage is good for health. |
| Cauliflower | కాలీఫ్లవర్ | Cauliflower curry is delicious. |
| Spinach | పాలకూర | Spinach is rich in iron. |
| Pumpkin | గుమ్మడికాయ | Pumpkin is sweet. |
| Cucumber | దోసకాయ | Cucumber is good in summer. |
| Radish | ముల్లంగి | Radish is good for health. |
| Beetroot | బీట్‌రూట్ | Beetroot increases blood. |
| Green chili | పచ్చమిరపకాయ | Green chili is spicy. |
| Coriander | కొత్తిమీర | Add coriander leaves for flavor. |
| Curry leaves | కరివేపాకు | Curry leaves are used in cooking. |
| Drumstick | మునగకాయ | Drumstick sambar is tasty. |
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | ఆపిల్ | An apple a day keeps the doctor away. |
| Banana | అరటిపండు | I eat a banana every morning. |
| Mango | మామిడి | Mango is the king of fruits. |
| Orange | నారింజ | Orange is rich in Vitamin C. |
| Grapes | ద్రాక్ష | Grapes are sweet. |
| Watermelon | పుచ్చకాయ | Watermelon is good in summer. |
| Pineapple | అనాస | Pineapple is sour and sweet. |
| Papaya | బొప్పాయి | Papaya is good for digestion. |
| Guava | జామ | Guava is rich in Vitamin C. |
| Pomegranate | దానిమ్మ | Pomegranate is good for blood. |
| Lemon | నిమ్మకాయ | Lemon is sour. |
| Coconut | కొబ్బరి | Coconut water is refreshing. |
| Strawberry | స్ట్రాబెరీ | Strawberries are red. |
| Cherry | చెర్రీ | Cherries are small and sweet. |
| Fig | అంజీర | Figs are good for health. |
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Water | నీళ్ళు | Drink plenty of water. |
| Tea | టీ | I drink tea in the morning. |
| Coffee | కాఫీ | She likes coffee without sugar. |
| Milk | పాలు | Children should drink milk. |
| Juice | జ్యూస్ | Orange juice is healthy. |
| Buttermilk | మజ్జిగ | Buttermilk is good in summer. |
| Lassi | లస్సీ | I love mango lassi. |
| Smoothie | స్మూతీ | Banana smoothie is delicious. |
| Soft drink | కూల్ డ్రింక్ | Don't drink too many soft drinks. |
| Mineral water | మినరల్ వాటర్ | I bought a bottle of mineral water. |
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | అల్పాహారం | I eat idli for breakfast. |
| Lunch | మధ్యాహ్న భోజనం | We eat lunch at 1 PM. |
| Dinner | రాత్రి భోజనం | Dinner is ready. |
| Snack | అల్పాహారం / స్నాక్ | I had a snack in the evening. |
| Sweet | తీపి | The sweet is delicious. |
| Spicy | కారంగా | The curry is too spicy. |
| Sour | పుల్లని | The lemon is sour. |
| Bitter | చేదు | The medicine is bitter. |
| Salty | ఉప్పగా | The chips are salty. |
| Delicious | రుచికరమైన | The food is delicious. |
| Tasty | రుచిగా | This biryani is very tasty. |
| Fresh | తాజా | Buy fresh vegetables. |
| Stale | పాత / చెడిపోయిన | The bread is stale. |
| Hot | వేడిగా | The soup is hot. |
| Cold | చల్లగా | The juice is cold. |
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | వంట చేయు | My mother cooks well. |
| Boil | మరిగించు | Boil the water. |
| Fry | వేయించు | Fry the onions. |
| Roast | కాల్చు | Roast the peanuts. |
| Bake | బేక్ చేయు | Bake the cake. |
| Cut | కోయు | Cut the vegetables. |
| Chop | తరుగు | Chop the onions finely. |
| Mix | కలుపు | Mix the flour and water. |
| Stir | కలపండి (కదుపు) | Stir the curry. |
| Serve | వడ్డించు | Serve the food. |
| Taste | రుచి చూడు | Taste the curry. |
| Add | జోడించు | Add some salt. |
| Peel | తొక్క తీయు | Peel the potatoes. |
| Wash | కడుగు | Wash the vegetables. |
| Heat | వేడి చేయు | Heat the oil. |
| Word | Telugu Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Menu | మెనూ | Can I see the menu? |
| Order | ఆర్డర్ | I want to order food. |
| Waiter | వెయిటర్ | The waiter brought our food. |
| Bill | బిల్లు | Can I get the bill, please? |
| Tip | టిప్ | We gave a tip to the waiter. |
| Table | టేబుల్ | We need a table for four. |
| Reservation | రిజర్వేషన్ | I made a reservation for dinner. |
| Takeaway | టేక్‌అవే | We ordered takeaway. |
| Grocery | కిరాణా | I need to buy groceries. |
| Market | మార్కెట్ | We go to the market on Sundays. |
| Supermarket | సూపర్ మార్కెట్ | The supermarket is open till 10 PM. |
| Price | ధర | What is the price of this? |
| Discount | డిస్కౌంట్ | Is there any discount? |
| Fresh | తాజా | I want fresh fruits. |
| Packed | ప్యాక్ చేసిన | Buy packed food. |