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How to Say "What's up?" in Telugu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ఏం జరుగుతోంది?
"What's up?" in Telugu · say it like em jarugutondi

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Telugu is ఏం జరుగుతోంది?. 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

నువ్వు ఎలా ఉన్నావు?
more personal, asking about someone's well-being
మీరు ఎలా ఉన్నారు?
more formal, used with elders or in professional settings

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to greet someone casually. It is appropriate among friends or peers. You can use it in person or over the phone to check in with someone.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
అయ్యా, ఏమి జరుగుతోంది?Hey, what's up?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with a formal greeting; it's casual.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase with strangers?

It's best to use a more formal greeting with strangers.

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