Learn Marathi

Learn Marathi
I would like to welcome you to the Marathi lessons. I'm here to help you learn Marathi,
by going step by step. All the lessons contain audio and are all offered for free. We will
learn the alphabet together. We will also review some simple grammar rules, practice
common phrases, and we will have fun memorizing many important vocabulary lists,
and everything else that you see below.
Marathi Alphabet
Today I will teach you the Marathi alphabet. If you follow everything provided in this
page, you will be able to read, write and pronounce the Marathi letters quickly and
easily. I'm providing the sound so that you can hear the pronunciation of the characters.
Marathi contains 47 letters (consonants and vowels). Below you will find the letters, the
pronunciation and sound.

[k]
like
kit

[c]
like
cat

[]
like
top

[t]
like
task

[p]
like
pen

[y]
like
yes
[]
like
sea
[kh]
like
Bach
[ch]
like
chat
[h]
like
that
[th]
like
thin
[ph]
like
PH
[r]
like
ring
[]
like
see
[g]
like
gold
[j]
like
vision
[]
like
day
[d]
like
day
[b]
like
ball
[l]
like
life
[s]
like
sweet
[gh]
like
Ghana
[jh]
like
Bridge hop
[h]
like
speed hump
[dh]
like
speed hump
[bh]
like
bulb holder
[v]
like
van
[]
like
Roma
[]
like
nice
[]
like
new
[]
like
neat
[n]
like
noon
[m]
like
mass

[]
like
love

[h]
like
hi
Here are the vowels in Marathi:

[a]
like
ask

[i]
like
ink

[u]
like
put

[r]
like
rabbit

[l ]
like
line

[e]
like
egg

[ai]
like
hi
[]
like
tool
[']
like
ask
[]
like
mat
[]
like
tea
[]
like
wool
[r]
like
ring
[l ]
like
last
[]
like
rest

[o]
like
pot

[au]
like
how
Marathi Adjectives
Welcome to the second Marathi lesson about adjectives. This time we will first learn
about colors, followed by grammar rules, then weather expressions, finally
a conversation in Marathi to help you practice your daily phrases. To hear the
pronunciation, just click on the sound icon.
black
[kaalaa]
grey
[krdaa]
white
[paandhraa]
blue
[nilaa]
green
[hirvaa]
yellow
[pivlaa]
red
[laal]
brown
[tapkiri]
Adjectives Grammar Rules

In general adjectives are words which describe or modify another person or object in a
given sentence. For example: a beautiful flower the adjective is [beautiful] because it
describes the noun [flower]. The following examples use adjectives in different ways
and places to demonstrate how they behave in a sentence.
Grammar Rules
Marathi + Pronunciation
my house is white
[noun + adjective]

[maajhe ghar paandhre aahe]
your country is big

[noun + adjective]

[tumchaa desh mothaa aahe]
new books are expensive

[plural + adjective]

[navin pustake mahaag astaat]
we are happy here

[pronoun + verb + adjective]

[aamhi ithe aanndaat aahot]
Grammar Rules
she has three small dogs

[adjective + plural]

[tichyaakade tin lahaan kutre aahet]
this language is very easy

[adverb + adjective]

[hi bhaashaa khup sopi aahe]
I have a small green house

[adjective + adjective]

[maajhyaakade ek lahaan haritgruh aahe]
We're not done yet! The following is a list of more adjectives for you, often used when
referring to weather conditions. I think it would be wise to memorize them.
cold
[thand]
hot
[garam]
cloudy
[Dhagaaal]
rainy
[paavsaali]
snowy
[barfaaL]
sunny

[suryaprkaashit]
windy
[vaaraa suTlaa aahe]
warm
[ubdaar]
Conversation in Marathi
Now we finally reach the most exciting part, the practice of the daily expressions used in
almost every conversation. I recommend memorizing these phrases, because you will
need them for sure.
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
hi
[namskaar]
how are you?

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[aapnaN kase aahaat?]
I'm good, thank you
[mi thik aahe; dhanyavaad]
and you?
[aani aapan kase aahaat?]
what is your name?
[aaple naav kaay?]

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
my name is Maya
[maajhe naav maayaa]
nice to meet you
[aapalyaalaa bheTun aanand jhaalaa]
Marathi Nouns
Welcome to the third Marathi lesson about nouns. This time we will first learn
about fruits and vegetables, followed by grammar rules, then food items, finally
a conversation in Marathi to help you practice your daily phrases. To hear the
potatoes
[baTaaTe]
tomatoes
[TomaTo]
onions
[kaande]
carrots
[gaaajare]
fruits
[phaLe]
apples
[sapharchande]
bananas
[keLi]
oranges
[santri]
Nouns Grammar Rules

In general nouns refer to a person, an object, or abstract ideas. For example: a fast
runner the noun is [runner] because it refers to a person. The examples below use
nouns in different ways and places to demonstrate how they behave in a sentence.
Grammar + Rules
do you have milk?

[verb + noun]

?
[tumchyaakade doodh aahe kaay?]
I have milk and coffee

[preposition + noun]
Grammar + Rules

[maajhyaakaDe doodh aaNi kauphi aahe]
he has three apples

[number + plural noun]

[tyaachyaakaDe teen sapharchande aahet]
she only has one apple

[number + singular noun]

[tichyaakaDe ekach sapharchand aahe]
we live in a small house

[adjective + noun]

[aamhi ekaa chhoTyaa gharaat raahaato]
I like our breakfast

[pronoun + noun]
Grammar + Rules

[malaa aapli nyaahaari aavaDali]
The following are nouns of food items that you might be interested in learning and
memorizing.
bread
[paav]
milk

[doodh]
butter
[loNi]
cheese
[cheej]
coffee
[kauphy]
sandwich
[sanDvich]
meat
[maauns]
chicken
[kombaDi]
fish
[maasaa]
breakfast
[nyaahaari]
lunch

[dupaarche jevaN]
dinner
[raatriche jevaN]
Now we finally reach the fun part, the practice of the daily conversations. These phrases
are used to get to know new people, and break the ice.
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
Do you speak (English/ Marathi)?
/ ?
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[tumhi ingraji/maraathi bolu shaktaa kaay?]
Just a little
[agadi thodese]
I like Marathi
[malaa mraathi aavdte]
Can I practice with you?
[mi tumchyaasobat saraav karu shakto kaay?]
How old are you?

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[tumche vay kaay?]
I'm thirty three years old
[mi tehetis varshaanchaa aahe]
It was nice talking to you
[tumchyaashi bolaaylaa bare vaatle]
Marathi Plural
Welcome to the fourth Marathi lesson about the plural. This time we will learn about
the singular form and what it looks like in the plural, followed by grammar rules, finally
a list of emergency phrases. To hear the pronunciation, just click on the sound icon.
book
[pustak]
books
[pustake]
car
[gaaDi]
cars
[gaaDyaa]
tree
[jhaaD]
trees
[jhaaDe]
flower
[phool]
flowers
[phule]
Plural Grammar Rules

The plural is the form which refers to more than one object or person. For example: I
speak two languages the plural here is [languages] because it refers to more than one
[language]. The examples below use plurals in different ways and places to
demonstrate how they look when converted from their singular form.
Grammar + Rules
I speak one language

[singular form]
Grammar + Rules

[mi ek bhaaShaa bolto]
we speak three languages

[plural noun]

[aamhaalaa tin bhaaShaa boltaa yetaat]
he visits many countries

[adverb + plural noun]

[to puShkaL deshaannaa bheti deto]
they are happy now

[plural pronoun]

[te aataa aanandaat aahet]
she has five red shoes

[adjective + plural noun]
Grammar + Rules

[tichyaakaDe paanch laal boot aahet]
I want a sandwich without onions

[preposition + plural noun]

[malaa kaandyaashivaay sandvich have aahe]
The following is a list of examples showing both the singular and plural form. This
demonstrates how the plural is used with humans, objects and animals.
woman
[stri]
women
[striyaa]
man
[puruSh]
men
[puruSh]
house
[ghar]
houses
[ghare]
cup
[kap]
cups
[kap]
cow
[gaay]
cows
[gaai]
horse
[ghoDaa]
horses
[ghoDe]
Emergency Phrases
Now it's time to practice your Marathi by looking at these phrases which are related to
emergencies. Be prepared when traveling abroad, just in case you need help or by
offering help to someone else. I recommend writing these expressions down on a
notebook before traveling.
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
Help
[madat]
Call the ambulance
[rugnavaahikaa bolvaa]
I need a doctor
[malaa doktarchi garaj aahe]
Where is the closest pharmacy?

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[javaLaat javaLche auShadhaache dukaan kuThe aahe?]
Are you okay?
[tumhi theek aahaat naa?]
I am sick
[mi aajaari aahe]
Call the police
[polisaannaa bolvaa]
Marathi Gender
Welcome to the fifth Marathi lesson about gender. This time we will view a list
of people, feminine and masculine, followed by grammar rules, finally a list
of expressions in Marathi to help you practice your daily phrases. To hear the
man

[puruSh]
woman
[stri]
husband
, [pati, navaraa]
wife
, [patni, baayko]
boy
[mulgaa]
girl
[mulagi]
father
[vaDil]
mother
[aai]
Gender Grammar Rules

In general, gender is used to distinguish between male and female, sometimes referred
to as masculine and feminine. For example: my son and daughter are students the
noun [son] is masculine, while [daughter] is feminine. The following examples use
gender in different ways and places to demonstrate their behavior.
Grammar + Rules
my son is a student
[masculine + noun]

[maajhaa mulagaa vidyaarthi aahe]
her daughter is a student

[feminine + noun]

[tichi mulagi vidyaarthini aahe]
he has a tall brother

[adjective + masculine]

[tyaalaa ek unch bhaaoo aahe]
she has a tall sister

[adjective + feminine]

[tilaa ek unch bahiN aahe]
his brothers are young

[plural masculine + adjective]
Grammar + Rules

[tyaache bhaaoo lahaan aahet]
his sisters are young

[plural feminine + adjective]

[tichyaa bahiNi lahaan aahet]
The list below will probably provide more clarification. These are family members (males
and females). I think it would be wise to memorize them as part of your important
vocabulary list.
son
[mulagaa]
daughter
[mulagi]
brother
[bhaaoo]
sister
[bahiN]
grandfather
[aajobaa]
grandmother
[aaji]
child
[mool]
children
[mule]
Expressions in Marathi
Now it's time to practice expressions used in daily conversations. If you're a beginner in
learning Marathi, then the phrases below are something you would want to know.
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
What do you mean?
[tumhaalaa kaay mhaNaayche aahe?]
I don't understand
[malaa samjat naahi]
I don't know
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[malaa maahit naahi]
What is that called in Marathi?
[tyaalaa maraathit kaay mhaNtaat?]
What is this?
[he kaay aahe?]
What does that word mean in English?
[tyaa shabdaachaa ingrajimadhye arth kaay?]

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
Sorry (if you made a mistake)
[kShamasva]
Marathi Numbers
Welcome to the sixth Marathi lesson about numbers. This time we will learn
about cardinal and ordinal numbers, followed by grammar rules, then animal names,
finally a conversation in Marathi to help you practice your daily phrases. Click on the
sound icon to hear the words.
Cardinal and Ordinal
Marathi
Pronunciation
one
[ek]
first
Marathi
Pronunciation
[pahilaa]
two
[don]
second
[dusraa]
three
[tin]
Marathi
Pronunciation
third
[tisraa]
four
[chaar]
fourth
[chauthaa]
five
Marathi
Pronunciation
[paanch]
fifth
[paanchvaa]
six
[sahaa]
sixth
[sahaavaa]
seven
Marathi
Pronunciation
[saat]
seventh
[saatvaa]
eight
[aaTh]
eighth
[aaThvaa]
Marathi
Pronunciation
nine
[naoo]
ninth
[navavaa]
ten
[dahaa]
tenth
Marathi
Pronunciation
[dahaavaa]
eleven
[akraa]
eleventh
[akraavaa]
twelve
[baaraa]
twelfth
Marathi
Pronunciation
[baaraavaa]
thirteen
[teraa]
thirteenth
[teraavaa]
fourteen
[chaudaa]
Marathi
Pronunciation
once
[ekdaa]
fifteen
[pandhraa]
twice
[dondaa]
sixteen
Marathi
Pronunciation
[soLaa]
Monday
[somvaar]
seventeen
[satraa]
Tuesday
[mangaLvaar]
eighteen
Marathi
Pronunciation
[aThraa]
Wednesday
[budhvaar]
nineteen
[ekoNis]
Thursday
[guruvaar]
Marathi
Pronunciation
twenty
[vees]
Friday
[shukravaar]
seventy one
[ekaahattar]
Saturday
Marathi
Pronunciation
[shanivaar]
one hundred
[shambhar]
Sunday
[ravivaar]
Numbers Grammar Rules

Marathi cardinal numbers refer to the counting numbers, because they show quantity.
For example: I speak two languages. Ordinal numbers on the other hand tell the order
of things and their rank: my first language is Marathi. The examples below use
numbers in different ways and places to demonstrate how they behave in a sentence.
Grammar + Rules
I have three dogs

[number + noun]

[maajhyaakaDe teen kutre aahet]
my daughter has two cats

[number + noun]

[maajhyaa mulikde don maanjre aahet]
she speaks seven languages

[verb + number]

[ti saat bhaaShaa bolte]
my brother has one son

[number + singular noun]

[maajhyaa bhaavaalaa ek mulagaa aahe]
this is my second lesson

[ordinal number + noun]
Grammar + Rules

[haa maajhaa dusraa paaTh aahe]
did you read the third book?

[ordinal number + noun]
?
[tumhi tisre pustak vaachale kaay?]
We're not done yet! The following is a list of animals.
cow
[gaay]
goat
[bakraa]
donkey
[gaadhv]
horse
[ghodaa]
dog
[kutraa]
cat
[maanjar]
mouse
[undir]
bird
[pakShi]
Now we finally reach the last part, the practice of the daily conversations. These
phrases are used to get to know new people, and break the ice.
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
Where are you from?
[tumhi kuthche?]
I'm from the U.S
[mi ameriketoon aalo]
I'm American
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[mi amerikan aahe]
Where do you live?
[tumhi kuThe raahaataa?]
I live in the U.S
[mi ameriket raahaato]
What do you do for a living?
[tumhi potaapaanyaasaTthi kaay udyog kartaa?]

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
I'm a student
[mi ek vidyaarthi aahe]
Marathi Phrases
Welcome to our seventh lesson about popular Marathi phrases. This page will
include greetings, questions, emergency and survival expressions, asking for
direction, language practice, introducing yourself, holiday wishes, and finally
some travel phrases.
Holiday Wishes
Marathi
Pronunciation
Happy birthday
[vaaDhdivsaachyaa shubhechchhaa]
Happy new year

Holiday Wishes
Marathi
Pronunciation
[naveen varShaachyaa shubhechchhaa]
Merry Christmas
[naataaLchyaa shubhechchhaa]
Good luck
[nshib tumchi saath devo]
Congratulations
[abhinandan]
Travel Phrases
Marathi
Pronunciation
I have a reservation (hotel)

Travel Phrases
Marathi
Pronunciation
[maajhe aarakShaN aahe]
Do you have rooms available?
[tumchyaaksDe kholi upalabdha aahe kaay?]
I would like a non-smoking room
[malaa dhoomrapaan niShiddha asleli kholi havi aahe]
What is the charge per night?
[ekaa raatriche bhaaDe kiti?]
Is this seat taken?
[yaa seeTvar koNi basle aahe kaay?]
I'm vegetarian

Travel Phrases
Marathi
Pronunciation
[mi shaakaahaari aahe]
Waiter
[veTar]
How much is this?
[yaachi kimmat kiti?]
This is very expensive
[he khoop mahaag aahe]
Marathi Grammar
Welcome to the 8th lesson about Marathi grammar. We will first learn
about prepositions, negation, questions, adverbs, and pronouns including:
personal, object and possessive pronouns. To hear the pronunciation, just click on the
sound icon.
We will start with prepositions. In general, they are used to link words to other words.
For example: I speak Marathi and English the preposition is [and] because it connects
both words Marathi and English. The following is a list of the most used prepositions in
Marathi.
Prepositions
Marathi
Pronunciation
and
[aaNi]
above
[var]
under
[khaali]
before
Prepositions
Marathi
Pronunciation
[aadhi]
after
[nantar]
in front of
[chyaa samor]
behind
[maage]
far from
Prepositions
Marathi
Pronunciation
[paasun khoopach door]
near
[javaL]
in
[aat]
inside
[aatlyaa baajulaa]
Prepositions
Marathi
Pronunciation
outside
[baaherchyaa baajulaa]
with
[sobat]
without
[shivaay, vagaLoon]
about
Prepositions
Marathi
Pronunciation
[viShayi]
between
[madhye]
but
[paN, parantu]
for
[saaThi]
from
Prepositions
Marathi
Pronunciation
[paasun]
to
[kaDe]
Preposition Grammar Rules

The following examples use prepositions in different ways and places to demonstrate
how they behave in a sentence.
Prepositions + Rules
I eat without a knife

[preposition + noun]

[mi surishivaay khaato]
she lives near the church

[verb + preposition]

[ti charchachyaa javaL raahaate]
he is taller than her

[adjective + preposition]

[to tichyaapekShaa unch aahe]
he came with his small dog

[preposition + pronoun]

[to tyaachyaa chhoTyaa kutryaasobat aalaa]
can you come with me?

[preposition + pronoun]
?
[tumhi maajhyaasobat yeoo shakaal kaay?]
Negation in Marathi
Now let's learn how to make a negative sentence (negation). For example: Saying no, I
can't, I don't ... The following examples use negation in different ways and places to
demonstrate how they behave in a sentence.
Negation + Rules
I understand you
[affirmative form]

[tumhi kaay mhaNataa te malaa samajte]
I don't understand you

[negation + verb]

[tumhi kaay mhaNataa te malaa samjat naahi]
this is not the correct word

[negation + adjective]
Negation + Rules

[haa achook shabda naahi]
don't leave me
[imperative negation]

[malaa sodoon jaaoo nakaa]
no problem
[negation + noun]

[kaanhi harkat naahi]
Negative Sentences
I don't speak French

[negation + present tense]

[malaa french boltaa yet naahi]
Negative Sentences
she didn't visit Germany

[negation + past tense]

[ti jarmanilaa geli naahi]
he cannot see us
[negative modal verb]

[to aaplyaalaa paahoo shakat naahi]
can't she play chess?

[interrogative negation]

?
[ti buddhibaL kheLoo shakat naahi kaay?]
we will not come late

[negation + future tense]

[aamhaalaa usheer hoNaar naahi]
Questions in Marathi
Now let's learn how to ask questions (interrogative). Such as: what, why, can you
...? Here are some common examples:
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
how?
[kase?]
what?
[kaay?]
who?
[koN?]
why?
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[kaa?]
where?
[kuThe?]
More of the interrogative form, now in a sentence:
Questions + Rules
where do you live?

[interrogative + verb]

?
[tumhi kuThe raahaataa?]
Questions + Rules
does she speak Chinese?

[interrogative verb]
?
[tilaa chini boltaa yete kaay?]
how much is this?

[interrogative preposition]
?
[yaachi kimmat kiti?]
can I help you?

[interrogative modal verb]

?
[mi tumhaalaa madat karu shakto kaay?]
what is your name?

[interrogative preposition]
?
[tumche naanv kaay?]
Adverbs in Marathi
It's time to learn the adverbs in Marathi. But what is an adverb? In general, adverbs
modify verbs and adjectives. For example: You speak fast. The adverb is [fast] because
it describes the verb and answers the question how do you speak?. Here is a list of the
most common ones:
Adverbs
Marathi
Pronunciation
now
[aataa]
yesterday
[kaal]
today
[aaj]
tonight
Adverbs
Marathi
Pronunciation
[aaj raatri]
tomorrow
[udyaa]
soon
[lavakarach]
quickly
[tvarene]
Adverbs
Marathi
Pronunciation
slowly
[saavkaash]
together
[ekatra]
very
[atyant]
almost
Adverbs
Marathi
Pronunciation
[javaLjavaL]
always
[nehmi]
usually
[saamaanyatahaa]
sometimes
[kadhikadhi]
rarely
Adverbs
Marathi
Pronunciation
[kvachit]
never
[kadhich naahi]
The following examples use the adverbs in different ways and places to demonstrate
how it behaves in a sentence.
Adverbs + Rules
do you understand me now?

[pronoun + adverb]
?
[mi kaay mhaNato te aataa tumhaalaa samajte kaay?]
Adverbs + Rules
I need help immediately

[noun + adverb]

[malaa madatichi taabaDtob aavashyakataa aahe]
she is very intelligent

[adverb + adjective]

[ti khoop buddhimaan aahe]
I will always love you

[verb + adverb]

[maajhe tumchyaavar nehmich prem asel]
can we learn German together?

[adverb in a question]
?
[aapaN ekatra jarman shikoo shakoo kaay?]
Pronouns in Marathi
We're almost done! This time we will learn the pronouns in Marathi. In general, a
pronoun can be used instead of a noun. For example instead of saying my
teacher speaks 3 languages, you can use the pronoun he, and say he speaks 3
languages. Here is a list of the most common ones:
Personal Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
[mi]
you
[too / tumhi]
he
[to]
she
Personal Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
[ti]
we
[aamhi / aapaN]
they
, ,
[te, tyaa, ti]
Object Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
me
Object Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
[malaa]
you
[tulaa / tumhaalaa]
him
[tyaalaa]
her
[tilaa]
Object Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
us
[aamhaalaa / aaplyaalaa]
them
[tyaannaa]
Possessive Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
my
, ,
[maajhaa, maajhe, maajhi]

Possessive Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
your
,, , , ,
[tujhaa,tujhi, tujhe, tumche, tumchi, tumchaa]
his
, ,
[tyaache, tyaachaa, tyaachi]
her
, ,
[tichaa, tiche, tichi]
our
, , , , ,
Possessive Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
[aamche, aamchaa, aamchi, aaple, aaplaa, aapli]
their
, ,
[tyaanche, tyaanchaa, tyaanchi]
I think it's better to put the above example in a sentence to better assist you. The
following examples use pronouns in different ways and places to demonstrate how they
behave in a sentence. We will start with the personal pronouns.
Personal Pronouns
I am your friend
[1st pronoun + verb]

[mi tumchaa mitra aahe]
you speak very fast

[2nd pronoun + adverb]
Personal Pronouns

[tumhi khoopach jalad boltaa]
he has three dogs

[3rd pronoun + verb]

[tyaachyaakaDe teen kutre aahet]
she can speak German

[3rd pronoun + verb]

[ti jarman boloo shakte]
we will not come late

[1st plural pronoun]

[aamhaalaa ushir hoNaar naahi]
they bought milk and bread

[3rd plural pronoun]
Personal Pronouns

[tyaanni doodh aaNi breD vikat ghetle]
The object pronoun is used as a target by a verb, and usually come after that verb. For
example: I gave him my book. The object pronoun here is him. Here are more
examples:
Object Pronouns
can you tell me your name?

[1st object pronoun]
?
[tumhi malaa tumche naanv saangoo shkaal kaay?]
I will give you money

[2nd object pronoun]

[mi tumhaalaa paise dein]
she wrote him a letter

[3rd object pronoun]
Object Pronouns

[tine tyaalaa patra lihile]
they visited her yesterday

[3rd object pronoun]

[te tichyaakaDe kaal gele hote]
can she help us?

[1st pl. object pronoun]
?
[ti aamhaalaa madat karoo shakel kaay?]
he gave them food

[3rd pl. object pronoun]

[tyaane tyaannaa anna dile]
Possessive Pronouns
my name is Maya
[1st possessive pronoun]

[maajhe naanv maayaa aahe]
your brother lives here

[2nd possessive pronoun]

[tumchaa bhaaoo ithe raahaato]
her mother cooks for us

[3rd possessive pronoun]

[tichi aai aamchyaasaaThi svayampaak karte]
his hobby is reading books

[3rd possessive pronoun]

[pustake vaachNe haa tyaachaa chhand aahe]
our dream is to visit Paris

[1st pl. possessive pronoun]
Possessive Pronouns

[parislaa bheT deNe he aamche svapna aahe]
their house is not far

[3rd pl. possessive pronoun]

[tyaanche ghar phaar door naahi]
One more thing you need to know is the demonstrative pronouns. They're very easy
to learn.
Demonstrative Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
this is my house
[he maajhe ghar aahe]
that restaurant is far

Demonstrative Pronouns
Marathi
Pronunciation
[te upaahaargruh door aahe]
these apples are delicious
[hi sapharchande chahan aahet]
those stars are shiny
[te taare chamakdaar aahet]
Marathi Vocabulary
Welcome to the 9th lesson about the Marathi vocabulary. We're dedicating this page
to the most important and most used words in Marathi. For
example: clothes, languages, countries, travel, survival words, class,
and house components. The sound is also provided.
shirt
/ [sadraa / sharT]
sweater
[sveTar]
jacket
[jaakeet]
coat
[koT]
socks
[moje]
shoes
[booT]
trousers
[panT]
pajamas
[paayjamaa]
belt
[pattaa]
underwear
[anDarveyar]
hat
[hAt]
skirt
[skarT]
The following words are related to languages and countries.
Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
Arabic
[arbi]
Morocco
[morokko]
Chinese
[chini]
China

Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
[cheen]
English
[ingraji]
England
[ingland]
French
[french]
France
Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
[fraans]
German
[jarman]
Germany
[jarmani]
Greek
[greek]
Greece
Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
[grees]
Portuguese
[portugeej]
Portugal
[portugaal]
Hindi
[hindi]
India
Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
[bhaarat]
Italian
[iTaaliyan]
Italy
[iTali]
Japanese
[japaani]
Japan
Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
[japaan]
Russian
[rashiyan]
Russia
[rashiyaa]
Spanish
[spAnish]
Spain
Language
Marathi
Pronunciation
Country
Marathi
Pronunciation
[spen]
Swedish
[sveedish]
Sweden
[sveedan]
The following vocabulary is related to travel and survival.
Travel
Marathi
Pronunciation
airport

Travel
Marathi
Pronunciation
[vimaantaL]
doctor
[DokTar]
airplane
[vimaan]
medicines
[auShadhe]
train
[aagagaaDi]
pharmacy

Travel
Marathi
Pronunciation
[auShadhaanche dukaan]
taxi
[TAksi]
hospital
[rugNaalay]
bus
[bas]
ambulance
[Ambyulans]
car
Travel
Marathi
Pronunciation
[gaaDi]
poison
[viSh]
ticket
[tikiT]
help me
[malaa madat karaa]
hotel
[hOtel]
danger
Travel
Marathi
Pronunciation
[dhokaa]
reservation
[aarakShaN]
accident
[apghaat]
passport
[paasporT]
police
[polis]
luggage
Travel
Marathi
Pronunciation
[saamaan]
headache
[Dokedukhi]
tourism
[paryaTan]
stomach ache
[poTdukhi]
The following list of words is related to a class environment and the components of
a house.
Class
Marathi
Pronunciation
books
Class
Marathi
Pronunciation
[pustake]
toilet
[sanDaas]
pen
[pen]
bed
[palang]
dictionary
[shabdakosh]
bedroom
Class
Marathi
Pronunciation
[shayangruh]
library
[granthaalay]
furniture
[farnichar]
desk
[lihiNyaache tebal]
house
[ghar]
student
Class
Marathi
Pronunciation
[vidyaarthi]
kitchen
[svayampaakghar]
teacher
[shikShak]
plate
, ,
[pleT, taaT, taaTli]
chair
[khurchi]
refrigerator
Class
Marathi
Pronunciation
[frij]
paper
[kaagad]
room
[kholi]
page
[paan]
table
[tebal, mej]
pencil
Class
Marathi
Pronunciation
[pensil]
window
[khiDki]
question
[prashn]
television
[tivhi]
Marathi Verbs
Welcome to the 10th lesson about verbs in Marathi. We will first learn about
the present tense, followed by the past tense, and future tense. We will also analyze
some grammar rules, and finally practice how to ask for direction in Marathi.
Verbs are used to express an action (I swim) or a state of being (I am). The present
tense in Marathi conveys a situation or event in the present time. Here are some
examples:
Present Tense
Marathi
Pronunciation
I speak English
[mi ingraji bolto]
you speak French
[tumhi french boltaa]
he speaks German
[to jarman bolto]
she speaks Italian

Present Tense
Marathi
Pronunciation
[ti iTaaliyan bolte]
we speak Arabic
[aamhi arbi bolto]
they speak Chinese
[te chini boltaat]
The past tense in Marathi conveys a situation or event in the past time. Here are some
examples:
Past Tense
Marathi
Pronunciation
I visited France
[mi fraanslaa bheT dili]
you visited Italy
[tumhi itaalilaa bheT dili]
he visited Morocco
[tyaane morokkolaa bheT dili]
she visited China

Past Tense
Marathi
Pronunciation
[tine chinlaa bheT dili]
we visited Mexico
[aamhi meksikolaa bheT dili]
they visited Kenya
[tyaanni keniyaalaa bheT dili]
The future tense in Marathi conveys a situation or event which is anticipated to happen
in the future. Here are some examples:
Future Tense
Marathi
Pronunciation
I will drink milk
[mi doodh piin]
you will drink coffee
[tumhi kaufi pyaal]
he will drink tea
[to chahaa piil]
she will drink water

Future Tense
Marathi
Pronunciation
[ti paaNi piil]
we will drink apple juice
[aamhi sapharchandaachaa ras pioo]
they will drink tea
[te chaha pitil]
Now let's take a break and refresh our vocabulary by learning the body parts.
ear
[kaan]
eye
[DoLaa]
mouth
[tonD]
nose
[naak]
hair
[kes]
face
[chehraa]
head
[Doke]
heart
[hruday]
hand
[haat]
fingers
[boTe]
leg
[paay]
feet
[paaool]
Travel Phrases in Marathi

Imagine yourself in some Marathi speaking country. The following travel phrases are
highly important and can help you avoid misunderstanding. Try to memorize them and
practice!
English
Marathi
Pronunciation
Can you help me?
[tumhi malaa madt karoo shakaal kaay?]
Can I help you?
[mi tumhaalaa madat karoo shakto kaay?]

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
Where is the airport?
[vimaantaL kuThe aahe?]
Go straight
[saraL jaa]
Then
[mag]
Turn left

English
Marathi
Pronunciation
[DaavikaDe vaLaa]
Turn right
[ujvikaDe vaLaa]
Marathi Exam
If you want to practice what you have learned in Marathi, then this is your chance. This
exam is short but fun. You will be able to see your score after you finish taking the test.
What is the name of object in the image?
[baTaaTe]
[TomATo]
[kaande]
[gaaajre]
[sapharchande]
[paav]

[doodh]
[loNi]
[cheej]
[kombDi]
[stree]

[puruSh]
[ghar]
[gaaay]
[ghoDaa]
[ghoDaa]
[kutraa]
[maanjar]
[undir]
[gaay]
Which one of the following means (hospital)?
[dOkTar]
[]

[auShadhaache dukaan]
[rugNaalay]
[polis]
Which one of the following means (pencil)?

[pustake]
[shabdakosh]
[paan]
[pensil]
[lihiNyaache chhoTe Tebal]
Which one of the following means (shoes)?

[paTTaa]
/ [sadraa / sharT]
[booT]
[pAnT]
[hAT]
Which one of the following means (rainy)?

[thanD]
[garam]
[barphaaL]

[sooryaprakaashit]
[paavsaaLi]
The word ( [svayampaakghar]) means which of the following:
kitchen
bedroom
house
toilet
bed
The word ( [tvarene]) means which of the following:
always
never
quickly
slowly
rarely
The word ( [tonD]) means which of the following:
ear
eye
nose
mouth
face
The word ( [saat]) means which of the following:
five
seven
nine
three
four
How would you write (why?)

? [kase?]
? [kaay?]
? [koN?]
? [kaa?]
[kevhaan]
See your Score

Maharashtra
Particulars Description
Area 3,07,713 sq. km
Population 11,23,72,972 *
Capital Mumbai
Principal Languages Marathi
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History and Geography
The first well-known rulers of Maharashtra were the Satavahanas (230 B.C. 225 A.D.), who were the
founders of Maharashtra, and have left a plethora of literary, epigraphic, artistic and archaeological
evidence. This epoch marks tremendous development in every field of human endeavour.
Then came the Vakatakas, who established a pan-Indian empire. Under them, Maharashtra witnessed an all-
sided development in the fields of learning, arts and religion. Some of the Ajanta Caves and fresco paintings
reached the high-level mark during their rule. After the Vakatakas and after a brief interlude of the Kalachuri
dynasty, the most important rulers were the Chalukyas, followed by the Rashtrakutas and the Yadavas,
apart from the Shilaharas on the coast. The Yadavas, with Marathi as their court language extended their
authority over large parts of the Deccan.
While the Bahamani rule brought a degree of cohesion to the land and its culture, a uniquely homogeneous
evolution of Maharashtra as an entity became a reality under the able leadership of Shivaji. A new sense of
Swaraj and nationalism was evolved by Shivaji. His noble and glorious power stalled the Mughal advances in
this part of India. The Peshwas established the Maratha supremacy from the Deccan Plateau to Attock in
Punjab.
Maharashtra was in the forefront of the freedom struggle, and it was here that the Indian National Congress
was born. A galaxy of leaders from Mumbai and other cities in Maharashtra led the Congress movement
under the guidance of Tilak, and later Mahatma Gandhi. Maharashtra was the home of Gandhiji's movement,
while Sevagram was the capital of nationalistic India during the Gandhian era.
The administrative evolution of the state of Maharashtra is the outcome of the linguistic reorganisation of
the States of India, effected on 1 May, 1960. The State was formed by bringing together all contiguous
Marathi-speaking areas, which previously belonged to four different administrative hegemonies - the district
between Daman and Goa that formed part of the original British Bombay Province; five districts of the
Nizam's dominion of Hyderabad; eight districts in the south of the Central Provinces (Madhya Pradesh) and a
sizeable number of petty native-ruled state enclaves lying enclosed within the above areas, which later
merged with adjoining districts.
Located in the north centre of Peninsular India, with the command of the Arabian Sea through its port of
Mumbai, Maharashtra has a remarkable physical homogeneity, enforced by its underlying geology. The
dominant physical trait of the State is its plateau character. Maharashtra is a plateau of plateaus, its western
upturned rims rising to form the Sahyadri Range parallel to the sea-coast, and its slopes gently descending
towards the east and south-east. Satpuda ranges cover northern part of the State, while Ajanta and
Satmala ranges run through central part of the State. Arabian Sea guards the western boundary of
Maharashtra, while Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are on the northern side. Chhattisgarh covers the eastern
boundary of the State. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are on its southern side.
Agriculture
About 65 per cent of the total workers in the State depend on agriculture and allied activities. Principal crops
grown in the State are rice, jowar, bajra, wheat, tur, mung, urad, gram and other pulses.
Industry
The State has been identified as the country's powerhouse and Mumbai, its capital as the centre point of
India's financial and commercial markets. Industrial sector occupies a prominent position in the economy of
Maharashtra. Food products, breweries, tobacco and related products, cotton textiles, textile products, paper
and paper products, printing and publishing, rubber, plastic, chemical and chemical products, machinery,
electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, and transport equipment and parts contribute substantially
to the industrial production in the state.
The contribution of Industries in the State in total value of output was 18.4 per cent while that in the gross
value added was about 21.4 per cent during 2008-09.
Irrigation and Power
By the end of June-2010, 32 major, 186 medium and about 2,549 state sector minor irrigation projects had
been completed. Another 54 major and 72 medium irrigation projects are under construction.
Maharashtra has an installed capacity of 19,166 MV (31 December 2010) which was higher by 2.9 per cent
than that on 31st March 2009. Total power generation was 81,345 million KWH in year 2009-10, which was
higher by 6150 MKWH compared to previous year.
Transport
Roads:Total length of roads in the State as in March 2010 was 2.40 lakh km consisting of 4,376 km of
national highways, 34,102 km of state highways, 49,621 km of major district roads, 46,817 km of other
district roads, and 1,04,844 km of village roads.
Railways: Maharashtra has 5,983 km of railway routes of which is 9.4 per cent of total railway route in the
country.
Aviation: There are 3 International and 5 Domestic Airports in the State. To reduce congestion in Mumbai
International Airport additional Airport has been proposed at Navi Mumbai.
Ports: Mumbai is a major port. There are two major and 48 notified minor ports in the State.
Tourist Centres
Maharashtra Ellora Caves
Some important tourist centres are: Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Kanheri and Karla caves, Mahabaleshwar,
Matheran and Panchgani, Jawhar, Malshejghat, Amboli, Chikaldara, Panhala Hill stations and religious places
at Pandharpur, Nasik, Shirdi, Nanded, Audhanagnath, Trimbakeshwar, Tuljapur, Ganpatipule, Bhimashanker,
Harihareshwar, Shegaon, Kolhapur, Jejuri and Ambajogai.

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Adjectives Grammar Rules

your country is big

new books are expensive

we are happy here

she has three small dogs

this language is very easy

I have a small green house

[vaaraa suTlaa aahe]

how are you?

[aapnaN kase aahaat?]

I'm good, thank you

[mi thik aahe; dhanyavaad]

[aani aapan kase aahaat?]

what is your name?

[aaple naav kaay?]

[maajhe naav maayaa]

nice to meet you

[aapalyaalaa bheTun aanand jhaalaa]

Nouns Grammar Rules

do you have milk?

I have milk and coffee

he has three apples

she only has one apple

we live in a small house

I like our breakfast

Do you speak (English/ Marathi)?

[tumhi ingraji/maraathi bolu shaktaa kaay?]

[malaa mraathi aavdte]

Can I practice with you?

[mi tumchyaasobat saraav karu shakto kaay?]

How old are you?

[tumche vay kaay?]

I'm thirty three years old

[mi tehetis varshaanchaa aahe]

It was nice talking to you

[tumchyaashi bolaaylaa bare vaatle]

Plural Grammar Rules

I speak one language

we speak three languages

he visits many countries

they are happy now

she has five red shoes

I want a sandwich without onions

Call the ambulance

[malaa doktarchi garaj aahe]

Where is the closest pharmacy?

[javaLaat javaLche auShadhaache dukaan kuThe aahe?]

Are you okay?

[tumhi theek aahaat naa?]

[mi aajaari aahe]

Call the police

Gender Grammar Rules

her daughter is a student

he has a tall brother

she has a tall sister

his brothers are young

his sisters are young

What do you mean?

[tumhaalaa kaay mhaNaayche aahe?]

[malaa samjat naahi]

[malaa maahit naahi]

What is that called in Marathi?