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How to Say "Long time no see" in Telugu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
చాలా కాలం అయ్యింది
"Long time no see" in Telugu · say it like chah-lah kah-lahm ah-yi-n-di

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Telugu is చాలా కాలం అయ్యింది. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ఎంత కాలం అయ్యింది
Used to express surprise at the time passed
చాలా రోజుల తర్వాత
More formal, meaning 'after many days'

When to use it

Use this phrase when you meet someone after a long time. It conveys a sense of nostalgia or surprise. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
నువ్వు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నావు? చాలా కాలం అయ్యింది!Where have you been? It has been a long time!
Common mistake
Learners often translate it directly, missing the cultural context of greeting someone after a long absence.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear చాలా కాలం అయ్యింది, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Telugu with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in formal situations?

Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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