Telugu · Family & People
కొడుకు
koduku
Son
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male child.
Example
వాళ్ళ కొడుక్కి ఐదేళ్లు.
Their son is five years old.
Etymology
'కొడుకు' (koduku) descends from Proto-Dravidian *kuṭuku, meaning 'son.' This term underscores the significance of male heirs in traditional Telugu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'కొడుకు' (koduku) is used in both formal and informal settings, commonly in spoken language. It may vary regionally in some contexts.