Teluglish Word: Chala
Today’s Teluglish word is “Chala”, a commonly used word to express “a lot,” “very,” or “much.” It’s the opposite of Konchem!
1. Chala
Chala（チャラ） = “a lot” / “very” / “so much”
Use it to emphasize how much or how strongly you feel something.
- Example: Chala bagundi!
（チャラ・バグンディ）
→ It’s very good! - Example: Naku chala ishtam.
（ナーク・チャラ・イシュタム）
→ I like it very much. - Example: Chala rojulu ayindi.
（チャラ・ロージュル・アイインディ）
→ It’s been a long time.
Chala vs. Konchem
| Word | Katakana | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Chala | チャラ | A lot / Very |
| Konchem | コンチェム | A little / Slightly |
Use “Chala” to boost your Teluglish expressions when something is just TOO good. Thank you chala!.
Chala – Powerful Variations in Teluglish
| Phrase | Katakana Reading | Meaning | Context / Nuance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chala bagundi! | チャラ・バグンディ！ | It’s very good! | Used to praise food, movies, clothes, etc. |
| Naku chala ishtam. | ナーク・チャラ・イシュタム | I like it very much. | To express strong liking |
| Chala rojulu ayindi. | チャラ・ロージュル・アイインディ | It’s been a long time. | Used when meeting someone after a while |
| Chala mandi vachcharu. | チャラ・マンディ・ヴァッチャール | Many people came. | To describe crowd or attendance |
| Chala kastam padutunnanu. | チャラ・カスタム・パドゥトゥンナヌ | I’m struggling a lot. | To express difficulty or hardship |
