المعنى
Too much of anything is bad.
خلفية ثقافية
The proverb reflects the farmer's deep connection to the land. 'Mati' is not just dirt; it's 'Aai' (Mother). Turning it into 'waste' through bad practice is a grave error. Traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) is popular in Maharashtra and emphasizes 'Samatva' (balance). This proverb is the linguistic version of Ayurvedic health advice. Marathi parents are known for being practical. They use proverbs to teach life lessons without long lectures. This is one of the first proverbs a child learns. During big festivals, there is a lot of food and noise. People use this proverb to remind others not to let the celebration become a nuisance or a health hazard.
Use it as a punchline
Wait for someone to finish complaining about a problem caused by their own overdoing, then say 'Ati tithe mati' with a sympathetic nod.
Don't over-explain
The proverb is self-explanatory to Marathi speakers. Adding 'because...' makes it lose its impact.
المعنى
Too much of anything is bad.
Use it as a punchline
Wait for someone to finish complaining about a problem caused by their own overdoing, then say 'Ati tithe mati' with a sympathetic nod.
Don't over-explain
The proverb is self-explanatory to Marathi speakers. Adding 'because...' makes it lose its impact.
The 'Mati' pronunciation
Make sure the 't' in Mati is dental (tongue touching teeth), not retroflex (tongue curled back like in English 'tea').
اختبر نفسك
Complete the proverb.
अति तिथे ____
The standard proverb is 'अति तिथे माती'.
In which situation would you use this proverb?
Situation: Your friend is eating his 10th slice of pizza.
The proverb warns against excess, such as overeating.
Choose the best response.
A: मी आज १० तास मोबाईल वापरला. B: ________________
Using a phone for 10 hours is an 'excess' (ati) that leads to a bad result (mati/eye strain).
Match the word to its meaning in the proverb.
Match the following:
Ati = Excess, Tithe = There, Mati = Soil.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينअति तिथे ____
The standard proverb is 'अति तिथे माती'.
Situation: Your friend is eating his 10th slice of pizza.
The proverb warns against excess, such as overeating.
A: मी आज १० तास मोबाईल वापरला. B: ________________
Using a phone for 10 hours is an 'excess' (ati) that leads to a bad result (mati/eye strain).
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Ati = Excess, Tithe = There, Mati = Soil.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, 'Mati' usually means soil/earth and is respected. Only in this proverb does it represent waste or ruin.
Yes, it's very effective when discussing over-budgeting or over-expansion.
Not really, but you can say 'प्रमाणबद्धता' (Pramanbaddhata) for 'moderation'.
Yes, 'Ati prem' (excessive love/possessiveness) is often described with this proverb.
This is exactly how you say it: 'Ati tithe mati'.
It is neutral. It works in a textbook and in a kitchen.
No, the proverb is fixed. Changing the words makes it sound non-native.
The opposite is 'Alpa' (very little) or 'Purse' (enough).
Because the words are simple and it's one of the first cultural idioms taught to beginners.
For that, use 'Ati shahana tyacha bail rikam'.
عبارات ذات صلة
अति शहाणा त्याचा बैल रिकामा
similarAn over-wise person's work never gets done.
अति तिथे फजिती
variationExcess leads to embarrassment.
हातचे सोडून पळत्याच्या पाठी लागणे
builds onLeaving what you have to chase something more.
मर्यादा सोडणे
specialized formTo cross one's limits.
