Telugu · Numbers & Time
నాలుగు
nalugu
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
కారుకు నాలుగు చక్రాలు.
A car has four wheels.
Etymology
The word 'నాలుగు' (nalugu) has its roots in the Proto-Dravidian term *nāḍu, symbolizing the number four. This numeral has been a key element in the Telugu counting system since ancient times.
How & Where It’s Used
'నాలుగు' appears in everyday conversation and written texts, including formal and informal contexts. It is widely understood throughout different regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.