Learning Marathi Language: Essential Guide

Importance of Vocabulary

• Enriching vocabulary is crucial for expressing thoughts and feelings in any language.
• Knowing words and their meanings is foundational for constructing sentences.

Vocabulary Building

Common Marathi Words

• Sangra: collection
• She shut: neat
• Arch: hand
• Shook: horse
• Appa: father
• Emerged: came out
• Namaskar: greetings
• Gavi: milk
• Masek: monthly
• Cara: do
• Sahi: signature

Common Sentences

• Tumi kashi aahat: How are you?
• Mi thik aahe: I am fine.
• Apan kashi aahe: How are you? (formal)
• Mi kay karto: What are you doing?

Starting Conversations

• Namaskar: Hello
• Shubha raatri: Good night
• Shubha divas: Good day
• Subah good morning: Good morning
• Goodbye: Totach

Requests and Suggestions

• Krupa kara: Please
• Ananda hova: Be happy
• Salla daya: Give advice
• Azun konthe: Any other

Information and Complaints

• Malata Kay havay: What do you want?
• Maza yathe kay nah: I don't have it.
• Mala vit kee: Give it to me now.
• Kadi paratma: How long?

Emotions and Sympathy

• Pari chi: Fairy
• Anandu ho: Be happy
• Dukhi: Sad
• Tula jiv lagla: Sorry

Grammar and Structure

• Present Tense: Mi karto (I do), Mi zoto (I sleep)
• Past Tense: Me kele (I did), Me gelo (I went)
• Future Tense: Mi karen (I will do), Mi zain (I will go)

Pronouns and Adjectives

• Pronouns: Mi (I), Tu (You), Aapan (We), Tumhi (They)
• Adjectives endings with 'a' change with gender and number
  • Sundar mulga: Handsome boy
  • Sundar mulgi: Beautiful girl

Cases and Interrogatives

• Adjectives: Qualifies noun
• Cases: Nouns change endings based on case
• Interrogatives: Kay (what), Kuthe (where), Kon (who)

Basic Concepts

Numbers

• Ek (1), Don (2), Teen (3) up to 50 listed
• Decades from 50 to 100 listed

Colors

• Lal (Red), Nihara (Blue), Hirwa (Green), Pilia (Yellow)

Shapes

• Chavkoni (Square), Trikoni (Triangle), Gol (Circle)

Body Parts

• Dok (Head), Ghal (Neck), Kande (Shoulders)

Directions

• Uttar (North), Dakshin (South), Purva (East), Pashchim (West)

Relationships

• Aai (Mother), Baba (Father)
• Mulga (Son), Mulgi (Daughter)
• Bhau (Brother), Bhin (Sister)
• Aaji (Grandmother), Aajoba (Grandfather)

Animals

• Kutra (Dog), Maw (Cat), Hathi (Elephant), Ghoda (Horse)

Birds

• Kabutar (Pigeon), Mai (Sparrow), Mor (Peacock)

Fruits and Vegetables

• Safarchand (Apple), Kalingad (Watermelon), Mulach (Radish), Tomato (Tomato)

Driving and Vehicles

• Gadi (Car), Cycle (Bicycle), Riksha (Rickshaw), Truck (Truck)

Verb Usage and Tenses

• Present: Me karto (I do)
• Past: Me kelay (I did)
• Future: Mi karen (I will do)

Conversations and Phrases

• Starting: Namaskar (Hi), Apan kase (How are you?)
• Ending: Totach (Goodbye), Paryo tumala (Take care)

Tips for Mastery

• Read, write, and speak daily.
• Practice grammar sessions regularly.
• Watch Marathi movies and listen to audio tapes for correct pronunciation.
• Maintain consistency in learning.