Teluglish Word: Konchem & Konchem Konchem
Today’s Teluglish word is “Konchem”, one of the most useful and polite words you can use in daily conversation.
1. Konchem
Konchem（コンチェム） = “a little” / “a bit”
Used when you want something slightly, or want to express something lightly.
- Example: Konchem water kavali.
（コンチェム・ウォーター・カーヴァリ）
→ I want a little water. - Example: Konchem busy ga unna.
（コンチェム・ビジー・ガ・ウンナ）
→ I’m a little busy.
2. Konchem konchem
Konchem konchem（コンチェム・コンチェム） = “little by little” / “bit by bit”
- Example: Konchem konchem Telugu nerchukuntunna.
（コンチェム・コンチェム・テルグ・ネルチュクントゥンナ）
→ I’m learning Telugu little by little.
Konchem – Useful Variations in Teluglish
Tips:“Konchem” is super handy in polite requests or when you want to sound soft.
Native speakers will appreciate your effort to use it! Try using it in daily conversation and you’ll sound more local instantly! Yaar! See you.
| Phrase | Katakana Reading | Meaning | Context / Nuance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konchem! | コンチェム！ | Just a little! | Short and casual reply (e.g., when asked “Want more?”) |
| Konchem kavali. | コンチェム・カーヴァリ | I want a little. | Polite and complete sentence |
| Konchem teeyandi. | コンチェム・ティーアンディ | Please give me a little. | Polite request (often used for food) |
| Konchem isthava? | コンチェム・イスタヴァ？ | Can you give me a little? | Casual request to a friend or peer |
