Telugu · Family & People
చెల్లి
chelli
Younger sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
A younger female sibling.
Example
చెల్లికి పదేళ్లు.
My younger sister is ten years old.
Etymology
'చెల్లి' (chelli) comes from the Proto-Dravidian term *celi, meaning 'younger sister.' It has remained integral to the familial lexicon in Telugu.
How & Where It’s Used
'చెల్లి' (chelli) is used informally within families and friends, typically in conversation, with some regional pronunciation differences.