Telugu · Greetings & Phrases
స్వాగతం
swagatam
Welcome
Beginnernoun
Definition
Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.
Example
హైదరాబాద్కు స్వాగతం!
Welcome to Hyderabad!
Etymology
'స్వాగతం' (swagatam) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'स्वागतम्' (swāgatam), meaning 'welcome.' It has been widely adopted in Telugu to express a warm reception.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts when greeting guests or new individuals, it is common in spoken and written forms.