Telugu · Adjectives
కొత్త
kotta
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought.
Example
నాకు కొత్త ఫోను ఉంది.
I have a new phone.
Etymology
'కొత్త' (kotta) comes from the Dravidian roots indicating newness or freshness. Its historical usage highlights the importance of new concepts in Telugu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'కొత్త' is frequently used in conversations and written texts, fitting for both formal and informal registers, and understood across Telugu-speaking regions.