Telugu · Daily Life
మంచం
mancham
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Example
అర్ధరాత్రికి ముందే మంచం ఎక్కుతాను.
I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
'మంచం' (mancham) is derived from a Dravidian root word meaning bed or sleeping surface. Its historical use emphasizes the importance of rest in Telugu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Used informally in daily conversation and in written contexts describing household items. The term is familiar across various dialects and regions.