المعنى
Artistic activity.
خلفية ثقافية
In villages, 'Chitra Kadhane' often refers to decorating the outer walls of houses with white rice paste, a tradition that predates modern paper art. The 'Elementary' and 'Intermediate' Drawing Grade Exams are a rite of passage for many students in Maharashtra, making 'Chitra Kadhane' a serious academic pursuit. In cities like Pune and Mumbai, 'Chitra Kadhane' is now a popular 'sip and paint' activity, blending traditional art with modern social life. Drawing the 'Ashtadal Kamal' (eight-petaled lotus) during pujas is a ritualistic form of 'Chitra Kadhane' that connects art with spirituality.
The 'Kadhane' Rule
Whenever you are 'bringing something out' (a photo, a drawing, water from a well), use 'Kadhane'.
Avoid 'Karne'
Never say 'Chitra Karne'. It's the most common giveaway that you are translating from English.
المعنى
Artistic activity.
The 'Kadhane' Rule
Whenever you are 'bringing something out' (a photo, a drawing, water from a well), use 'Kadhane'.
Avoid 'Karne'
Never say 'Chitra Karne'. It's the most common giveaway that you are translating from English.
Past Tense Agreement
Always use 'Kadhle' (neuter) for the past tense of drawing a picture, regardless of your own gender.
Complimenting Art
If you see someone's drawing, say 'छान चित्र काढले आहेस!' (You have drawn a nice picture!) to sound like a native.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'काढणे'.
मी काल एक चित्र ______.
Since 'चित्र' is neuter, the past tense must be 'काढले'.
Which sentence is naturally correct in Marathi?
How do you say 'I like to draw'?
'काढायला' is the correct infinitive form for drawing.
Complete the dialogue.
शिक्षक: मुलांनो, वही काढा. विद्यार्थी: सर, आम्ही काय ______?
The students are asking what they should draw.
Match the action to the phrase.
Using a pencil to create a face on paper.
Creating a face on paper is the definition of drawing a picture.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Drawing vs. Making
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينमी काल एक चित्र ______.
Since 'चित्र' is neuter, the past tense must be 'काढले'.
How do you say 'I like to draw'?
'काढायला' is the correct infinitive form for drawing.
शिक्षक: मुलांनो, वही काढा. विद्यार्थी: सर, आम्ही काय ______?
The students are asking what they should draw.
Using a pencil to create a face on paper.
Creating a face on paper is the definition of drawing a picture.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is the general term for both drawing and painting. If you want to be specific about coloring, you can use 'Rangavne'.
Marathi conceptualizes art as extracting an image from the mind or the surface, rather than just 'making' an object.
Yes, though for very high-level fine arts, you might hear 'Chitrakala' (the art of drawing) or 'Rekhatne' (to sketch).
You say 'मी चित्र काढायला शिकत आहे' (Mi chitra kadhayla shikat aahe).
Yes, even on a computer or tablet, you 'draw' (काढणे) a picture.
'Chitra' is a full picture (like a person or landscape), while 'Nakshi' refers to patterns or decorative designs.
No, for a simple line, use 'Resha Odhne' (to pull a line).
Yes, as long as the object is 'Chitra' (singular or plural neuter), the past tense is 'Kadhle'.
You say 'हे कोणी काढले आहे?' (He koni kadhle aahe?)
No, for movies, the word is 'Chitrapat'. You 'watch' (baghne) a Chitrapat.
عبارات ذات صلة
रेखाटणे
similarTo sketch or outline
रंगवणे
builds onTo color or paint
फोटो काढणे
similarTo take a photo
रांगोळी काढणे
specialized formTo draw Rangoli
नक्षीकाम करणे
specialized formTo do decorative work
