Feelings

1. సంతోషం

   santhosham

   Happiness

   Usage

   The most basic word for joy. "Santhoshangaa undi" means I am happy

2. ఆనందం

   aanandam

   Joy

   Usage

   A deeper joy — handy when reacting to a festival or event

3. ఉత్సాహం

   utsaaham

   Enthusiasm

   Usage

   For anticipation about what is coming — handy when discussing plans

4. గర్వం

   garvam

   Pride

   Usage

   For praising someone's culture or work; "garvangaa undi" means I feel proud

5. ఊరట

   oorata

   Relief

   Usage

   When a worry is settled — saying it reassures the other person too

6. ప్రేమ

   prema

   Love

   Usage

   Covers romantic and family love. "Nee meeda prema" is love for you

7. నాకు నచ్చింది

   naaku nachchindi

   I like it

   Usage

   The handiest way to say you like something. Safe with anyone

8. బాధ

   baadha

   Sadness / Pain

   Usage

   Covers both heartache and physical pain — the most-used word of its kind

9. విచారం

   vichaaram

   Sorrow

   Usage

   A heavier grief, used on hearing of a death

10. నిరాశ

    niraasha

    Disappointment

    Usage

    A mild way to say something fell short

11. ఒంటరితనం

    ontaritanam

    Loneliness

    Usage

    For opening up on a solo trip, with someone you have got to know

12. కోపం

    kopam

    Anger

    Usage

    "Kopam vachchindi" means I got angry — it describes your state, not blame

13. చిరాకు

    chiraaku

    Irritation

    Usage

    The mood brought on by heat or traffic — use it about yourself

14. భయం

    bhayam

    Fear

    Usage

    "Bhayangaa undi" means I am scared. Pair it with what scares you

15. ఆశ్చర్యం

    aashcharyam

    Surprise

    Usage

    Can be positive — for reacting to a view or a dish

16. ఆందోళన

    aandolana

    Worry

    Usage

    Anxiety about what lies ahead — used about plans or health

17. ఒత్తిడి

    ottidi

    Stress / Pressure

    Usage

    For explaining why you are worn out

18. సిగ్గు

    siggu

    Shyness / Embarrassment

    Usage

    Works both for an embarrassing slip and for shy modesty when praised

19. విసుగు

    visugu

    Boredom / Weariness

    Usage

    A gentle way to mention a long wait. Do not aim it at a person

20. అలసట

    alasata

    Tiredness

    Usage

    "Alasatagaa undi" means I am tired, including from the heat

21. నిద్ర వస్తోంది

    nidra vastondi

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "sleep is coming" — a polite way to signal you want to turn in

22. బాగున్నాను

    baagunnaanu

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The answer when asked how you are. Safe with anyone

23. బాగోలేదు

    baagoledu

    I'm not well

    Usage

    The opener before describing symptoms; understood anywhere

24. కృతజ్ఞత

    kruthagnatha

    Gratitude

    Usage

    The formal word for gratitude; a light thank-you is "dhanyavaadaalu"

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