मराठी(Marathi)

/raajyaghatana/

भारताचा सर्वोच्च कायदा जो लोकशाही प्रजासत्ताकाची रचना स्थापित करतो.

Constitution

/lokshahi/

नागरिक निवडलेल्या प्रतिनिधींद्वारे शासन करतात अशी व्यवस्था.

Democracy

/nyaay/

Fair and impartial administration of law.

/sansad/

Supreme legislative body of India.

/mulbhut hakk/

Rights guaranteed to all citizens by Part III of the Constitution.

/sarvochch nyayaalay/

The highest court in India.

/vidhimandal/

Law-making body of government.

/gramapanchayat/

Local self-government at village level.

/arthavyavastha/

The system of production and consumption of goods and services.

/mahaagai/

Rise in general price levels, reducing purchasing power.

/rashtriy utpann/

Total value of goods and services produced in a country.

/kar/

Compulsory payment to government.

/manaavadhikaar/

Universal rights belonging to every person.

/dharmanirpekshata/

State treats all religions equally.

/saarvabhaumatva/

Supreme authority of a state to govern itself.

/bhrashtachaar/

Abuse of power for personal gain.

/shikshan/

Process of acquiring knowledge and skills.

/aarogya/

State of physical and mental well-being.

/sheti/

Practice of farming and cultivation of crops.

/udyog/

Economic activity involving manufacturing.

/nivadanuk/

Formal process of selecting representatives through voting.

/naagarikattva/

Legal membership of a state conferring rights and duties.

/saamaajik nyaay/

Fair distribution of resources in society.

/vikendrikaran/

Transfer of authority to state and local governments.

/raajyapaal/

Constitutional head of an Indian state.

/mukhyamantri/

Head of a state government.

/uchch nyayaalay/

Highest court in each state.

/swaatantrya/

Freedom from external control; national independence.

/paryaavaran/

The natural world including air, water, and land.

/shomskruti/

The customs, arts, and achievements of a people.

/bhaasha/

A system of communication used by a community.

/itihaas/

The recorded past of human civilization.

/garibi/

Insufficient income to meet basic needs.

/berojgaari/

State of being without paid employment while seeking work.

/mahila shashaktikaran/

Increasing women's social, economic, and political strength.

/mahiti adhikar/

Law enabling citizens to request information from public authorities.

/matdaan/

The act of casting a ballot in an election.

/arthasankalp/

Annual financial statement of government.

/raajkaaran/

Activities related to governance and power.

/dharma/

Righteousness, duty, and moral law in Indian philosophy.

/samata/

Equal rights and opportunities for all.

/bandhuta/

Brotherhood; a sense of unity and common purpose among citizens.

/rashtravad/

Devotion to one's nation.

/janganna/

Official count of the population conducted every ten years.

/saarvajanik kshetra/

Part of economy controlled by government.

/khaajgi kshetra/

Part of economy operated by private entities.

/videsh dhoran/

Strategy in dealing with other nations.

/nyaypalika/

Branch of government interpreting laws and administering justice.

/kaaryakaari/

Branch of government responsible for implementing laws.

/ahimsa/

The principle of not causing harm; central to Gandhi's philosophy.

/namaskar/

The respectful Marathi greeting, said with palms joined.

/kase aahat/

The polite way to ask how someone is; informally, kasa aahes.

/mi thik aahe/

The standard reply to how are you.

/shubh sakal/

A morning greeting, literally auspicious morning.

/shubh ratri/

Said before going to bed, literally auspicious night.

/yeto/

The lovely Marathi farewell — never I go, always I will come back.

/punha bhetu/

A warm farewell, literally we will meet again.

/dhanyavad/

The standard expression of gratitude.

/aabhari aahe/

A heartfelt Marathi way to say thank you, literally I am obliged.

/kahi harkat nahi/

The easy-going reply to thanks or apologies, literally no objection.

/maaf kara/

A polite apology, also used to get someone's attention.

/ho/

An affirmative answer.

/nahi/

A negative answer; also negates verbs.

/thik aahe/

The all-purpose phrase for okay, fine.

/maajha nav/

Used to introduce yourself; maajha nav ... aahe.

/bhetun anand jhala/

Said when meeting someone, literally joy happened on meeting.

/swagat aahe/

Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.

/shubhechha/

Good wishes for birthdays, exams, and new beginnings.

/mala samajla nahi/

A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.

/ek/

The number one.

/don/

The number two.

/tin/

The number three.

/char/

The number four.

/pach/

The number five.

/saha/

The number six.

/sat/

The number seven.

/aath/

The number eight.

/naoo/

The number nine.

/daha/

The number ten.

/shambhar/

The number one hundred.

/hajar/

The number one thousand.

/aaj/

The present day.

/udya/

The day after today.

/kal/

The day before today; unlike Hindi, Marathi kal means only yesterday.

/aata/

At the present moment.

/tas/

A period of sixty minutes.

/minit/

A period of sixty seconds.

/aathavda/

A period of seven days.

/varsha/

A period of twelve months; the Marathi year begins with Gudi Padwa.

/kutumb/

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

/aai/

Mother — the most beloved word in Marathi.

/baba/

Father; also vadil more formally.

/bhau/

A male sibling; also a friendly address.

/bahin/

A female sibling.

/mulga/

A male child.

/mulgi/

A female child.

/aajoba/

The father of your parent.

/aaji/

The mother of your parent; aaji's modak are the sweetest.

/navra/

The man a woman is married to; formally pati.

/bayko/

The woman a man is married to; formally patni.

/mool/

A young person; plural mula.

/mitra/

A person you know well and like; a female friend is maitrin.

/purush/

An adult male person.

/stri/

An adult female person; everyday Marathi also says bai.

/shikshak/

A person who teaches; guruji with respect.

/vidyarthi/

A person who studies at school or university.

/shejari/

A person who lives next to or near you.

/pani/

The clear liquid essential for life.

/chaha/

Tea — the cutting chaha of Mumbai's streets fuels the city.

/kofi/

A drink made from coffee beans.

/bhat/

Cooked rice; varan-bhat is the comfort food of Maharashtra.

/poli/

The Marathi flatbread; puran poli is the festive sweet version.

/varan/

Plain Marathi-style dal, the everyday partner of bhat.

/bhaji/

Cooked vegetables, or vegetables in general.

/mans/

The flesh of animals eaten as food.

/kombdi/

A chicken; kombdi vade is a Konkan delicacy.

/masa/

Fish; the Konkan coast loves its fish curry.

/anda/

An egg laid by a hen.

/phal/

Sweet plant foods such as mangoes and bananas.

/amba/

The king of fruits — and the Ratnagiri Alphonso (hapus) is the king of mangoes.

/doodh/

A white drink produced by cows.

/ras/

Fruit juice; aamras with puri is a summer feast.

/sakhar/

A sweet substance; Maharashtra's sugar belt grows it.

/mith/

A white substance used to season food.

/nashta/

The morning meal — poha, upma, misal pav!

/duparcha jevan/

The midday meal, literally afternoon meal.

/ratricha jevan/

The evening meal, literally night meal.

/vimantal/

A place where airplanes take off and land.

/viman/

A flying vehicle with wings and engines.

/relve/

The railway; Mumbai's local trains are the city's lifeline.

/sthanak/

A place where trains or buses stop for passengers.

/bas/

A large road vehicle; the red ST bus links every Maharashtra village.

/riksha/

The three-wheeler that weaves through every Maharashtrian street.

/taxi/

A car you pay to be driven in; Mumbai's kali-pili taxis are iconic.

/hotel/

A hotel — and in Maharashtra, any eatery is a hotel too.

/restaurant/

A place where you pay to eat meals.

/shahar/

A large town where many people live and work.

/gav/

A small settlement; everyone's heart belongs to their gav.

/rasta/

A way for vehicles and people.

/passport/

An official document needed for traveling abroad.

/tikit/

A piece of paper that allows you to travel or enter a place.

/nakasha/

A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.

/baank/

A place where people keep and borrow money.

/bajar/

A place where goods are sold; the weekly aathavdi bajar is a village event.

/samudra-kinara/

The seashore; the Konkan coast has gorgeous beaches.

/surya/

The star that gives Earth light and warmth.

/chandra/

The bright object in the night sky; chandoba of children's songs.

/tara/

A point of light in the night sky.

/aakash/

The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.

/samudra/

The large body of salt water; the Arabian Sea hugs the Konkan.

/nadi/

A large stream of water; the Godavari rises at Nashik.

/dongar/

A mountain; the Sahyadri hills carry Shivaji's forts.

/jangal/

A large area covered with trees; Tadoba is tiger country.

/jhad/

A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

/phool/

The colorful blossom of a plant; mogra perfumes Marathi evenings.

/paus/

Rain — the monsoon paus that drums on Mumbai is legendary.

/barf/

Frozen water — snow or ice.

/vara/

Moving air that you can feel.

/havaman/

The condition of the air, such as sun, rain, or wind.

/prani/

A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.

/vagh/

The tiger — pride of Tadoba and symbol of Maharashtra's wild heart.

/sharir/

The whole physical structure of a person.

/doka/

The top part of the body containing the brain and face.

/dola/

The part of the body used for seeing; plural dole.

/kan/

The part of the body used for hearing.

/nak/

The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

/tond/

The mouth, and informally the face.

/hat/

The upper limb, covering both hand and arm.

/pay/

The lower limb used for walking.

/hriday/

The organ that pumps blood, also the seat of feeling.

/kes/

The hair on a person's head.

/pot/

The front part of the body below the chest.

/daktar/

A person trained to treat sick people.

/rugnalaya/

A place where sick people are treated; everyday Marathi says hospital.

/aushadh/

Something you take to treat an illness.

/aajari/

Ill, not in good health.

/kaam/

A job, or the activity of working.

/kampani/

A business organization that sells goods or services.

/karyalaya/

A room or building where people work; everyday Marathi says office.

/saheb/

The boss; also a respectful address for officials.

/sahakari/

A person you work with; Maharashtra also pioneered sahakari co-ops.

/baithak/

An occasion when people come together to discuss something.

/paisa/

Coins and banknotes used to buy things.

/pagar/

The money you receive regularly for your work.

/sanganak/

An electronic machine; everyday Marathi says computer.

/phone/

A device used for calling and messaging people.

/vyavasay/

The type of work a person does, or a business.

/prakalp/

A planned piece of work with a clear goal.

/grahak/

A person who buys goods or services.

/karar/

A formal written agreement.

/vyavasthapak/

The person who leads a company, shop, or team.

/karkhana/

A building where goods are made with machines.

/pustak/

Written pages bound together for reading.

/sangeet/

Music — from abhang and lavani to natya sangeet.

/chitrapat/

A film; Indian cinema itself began with Dadasaheb Phalke of Maharashtra.

/kala/

Creative work; Warli painting is a famous Maharashtrian art.

/sangrahalaya/

A building where important objects and art are shown.

/san/

A celebration; Maharashtra's calendar brims with san.

/ganesh-utsav/

The ten-day Ganpati festival, the heartbeat of Maharashtra.

/sarkar/

The group of people who rule a state or country.

/batmya/

Reports about recent events; singular batmi.

/samaj/

People living together in an organized community.

/asne/

To exist or to be somewhere.

/pahije/

Expresses want or need; mala pahije means I want.

/jane/

To move from one place to another.

/yene/

To move toward the speaker or a place.

/khane/

To put food in your mouth; jevan kela ka — have you eaten?

/pine/

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.

/pahane/

To notice something with your eyes.

/aikne/

To notice sounds with your ears.

/bolne/

To say words, to talk.

/vachne/

To look at words and understand them.

/lihine/

To form letters and words on paper or a screen.

/kharedi karne/

To get something by paying money.

/vikne/

To give something in exchange for money.

/karne/

To perform an action; combines with nouns to form many verbs.

/kaam karne/

To do a job, literally to do work.

/vichar karne/

To use your mind to form ideas or opinions.

/prem karne/

To feel deep affection; maajha tujhyavar prem aahe — I love you.

/aavadne/

To find something pleasant; mala aavadta means I like it.

/shikne/

To gain knowledge or skill.

/mahit asne/

To have knowledge; mala mahit aahe means I know.

/olakhne/

To be familiar with a person or recognize them.

/dene/

To hand something to someone.

/ghene/

To pick something up or accept it.

/shodhne/

To try to find something.

/madat karne/

To make something easier for someone.

/suru karne/

To start doing something.

/sampavne/

To bring something to an end.

/jhopne/

To rest with your eyes closed at night.

/changla/

Of high quality or pleasant.

/vait/

Of poor quality or unpleasant.

/motha/

Of great size; also means elder.

/lahan/

Of little size, or young.

/nava/

Recently made or bought.

/juna/

Having existed for a long time.

/tarun/

Not old, in an early stage of life.

/uncha/

Of great height.

/butka/

Of little height.

/lamb/

Of great length, or far away.

/garam/

Having a high temperature.

/thand/

Having a low temperature.

/jalad/

Moving or happening quickly.

/halu/

Without speed; halu halu means little by little.

/mahag/

Costing a lot of money.

/swasta/

Costing little money.

/sundar/

Very pleasing to look at.

/sopa/

Not difficult to do or understand.

/kathin/

Hard to do or understand.

/mahatvacha/

Having great value or significance.

/swachh/

Free from dirt.

/god/

Sweet in taste — like puran poli, like a child's smile.

/kay/

Used to ask about things; kay re is the friendly Mumbai hello.

/kon/

Used to ask about people.

/kuthe/

Used to ask about places.

/kadhi/

Used to ask about time.

/ka/

Used to ask about reasons.

/kasa/

Used to ask about manner; kasa aahes — how are you!

/kiti/

Used to ask about quantity or price.

/konta/

Used to ask about a choice between things.

/konache/

Used to ask about ownership.

/ka/

At the end of a sentence, ka turns it into a yes/no question.

/ghar/

A building where people live, or your home.

/kholi/

A space inside a building with its own walls.

/swayampakghar/

The room where food is prepared.

/snanagruha/

The room for bathing; everyday Marathi says bathroom.

/jhopaychi kholi/

The room where you sleep.

/dar/

The entrance to a room or building.

/khidki/

An opening in a wall with glass that lets in light.

/tebal/

A piece of furniture with a flat top.

/khurchi/

A seat with a back for one person.

/palang/

A piece of furniture for sleeping.

/kapde/

Things you wear; the navvari sari and pheta are Marathi classics.

/chappal/

Sandals; Kolhapuri chappal are world-famous.

/killi/

A metal object used to open locks.

/ghadyal/

A device that shows the time.

/TV/

A device for watching programmes and films.

/diva/

A lamp — Diwali itself is the festival of divas.

/pishvi/

A container with handles for carrying things.

/swayampak karne/

To prepare food by heating it.

/kharedi/

The activity of buying things.

/aathavda akher/

The end of the week, Saturday and Sunday.

/anandi/

Feeling pleasure and joy; anand is joy itself.

/dukkhi/

Feeling unhappy.

/rag/

The feeling of strong displeasure; also a musical raga!

/bhiti/

The feeling of being afraid.

/thaklela/

Needing rest after work or activity.

/bhuk/

The need to eat; mala bhuk lagli means I am hungry.

/tahan/

The need to drink.

/kalji/

Anxiety — but kalji ghya also means take care!

/kantala/

The wonderfully Marathi feeling of being utterly bored — kantala aala!

/utsah/

The feeling of eager energy.

/aashcharya/

The feeling of wonder at something unexpected.

/prem/

Deep love and affection.

/aasha/

The feeling that something good will happen.