Telugu · Numbers & Time
వెయ్యి
veyyi
Thousand
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
ఈ నగరానికి వెయ్యేళ్ల చరిత్ర ఉంది.
This city has a thousand-year history.
Etymology
'వెయ్యి' (veyyi) is derived from the Proto-Dravidian *vēḷai, representing the concept of a thousand. It has a long history in the Telugu language.
How & Where It’s Used
'వెయ్యి' is often found in both spoken and written Telugu, typically used in a more formal context such as finance, education, and numeric discussions.