Telugu · Food & Drink
నీళ్ళు
neellu
Water
Beginnernoun
Definition
The liquid essential for life; always plural in Telugu.
Example
ఒక గ్లాసు నీళ్ళు ఇవ్వండి.
A glass of water, please.
Etymology
'నీళ్ళు' (neellu) comes from ancient Dravidian roots, representing 'water.' It reflects the fundamental role of water in life and culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'నీళ్ళు' (neellu) is used in both informal and formal contexts, often in spoken language, with regional variations in dialects.