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What do you call a shut your mouth in Telugu?

There are several ways to say "shut your mouth" in Telugu, depending on the context and level of formality. Here are a few options:

Informal/Direct:

* నోరు మూసుకో (noru musuko): This is the most direct translation and can be considered rude depending on the situation.

* నోరు మూసుకుపో (noru musukuppo): Similar to the above, but slightly more forceful.

* నోరు మూసుకోవాలి (noru musukovaali): This is a more polite way of saying it, emphasizing the need to shut one's mouth.

Formal/Indirect:

* సైలెంట్‌గా ఉండండి (silent-ga undandi): This means "be quiet" and is more polite than the direct translations.

* కొంచెం నిశ్శబ్దంగా ఉండండి (konchem nishsabdanga undandi): This means "be a little quiet" and is a gentler request.

* కొద్దిగా మాట్లాడకండి (koddiga maatlada kandi): This means "don't talk much" and is a polite way to ask someone to be quiet.

It's important to choose the right phrase based on the context and your relationship with the person you're speaking to.

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