Telugu · Nature & Environment
సముద్రం
samudram
Sea
Definition
The large body of salt water; Vizag sits on the Bay of Bengal.
Example
వేసవిలో సముద్రంలో ఈదుతాం.
In summer we swim in the sea.
Etymology
The term 'సముద్రం' (samudram) comes from the Sanskrit 'समुद्र' (samudra), meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'. This word reflects the vastness and depth of water bodies, essential in cultural and economic contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'సముద్రం' is primarily used in written language and formal contexts, but it is also present in everyday conversation, especially in discussions involving nature or geography. It is widely understood across different regions.
Literary Heritage
References to 'సముద్రం' are prevalent in classical Telugu literature, including the works of ancient poets like Nannayya and in many folk songs that celebrate the sea.