Pronunciation guide
How to say “Hello” in Telugu
Say “namaste”. Written నమస్తే in Telugu.
నమస్తే
Say it: “namaste”
Formal notation: namaste
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
na·ma·ste
When to use it
Universal greeting, works in all contexts.
Saying “Hello” in Telugu — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Hello" in Telugu?
Say "namaste" — broken into syllables: na-ma-ste. The native spelling is నమస్తే.
What is the simplest way to say "Hello" in Telugu?
The most common Telugu word for "hello" is నమస్తే, pronounced "namaste". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "namaste" the same as "namaste"?
Yes. "namaste" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "namaste" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Hello" in Telugu?
Yes — common alternates include: హలో. నమస్తే is the most widely understood.
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