Telugu · Culture & Society
పుస్తకం
pustakam
Book
Beginnernoun
Definition
Written pages bound together for reading.
Example
మంచి పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను.
I am reading a good book.
Etymology
The word 'పుస్తకం' (pustakam) is derived from the Sanskrit 'पुस्तकम्' (pustakam), meaning 'book'. It has maintained its form and meaning through centuries as literacy advanced.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing literature and education. Commonly found in written and spoken discourse.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in numerous Telugu literary works and educational discourse.