المعنى
Taking off shoes or sandals.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Umbartha' (threshold) is often worshipped during festivals. Stepping on it with shoes is considered a sin. Removing shoes is a sign of leaving the material world behind. Many temples have a 'Charanamrita' (holy water) area near the shoe stand. The 'Jode Lapavne' ceremony is a fun power struggle between the bride's and groom's families. In many Zilla Parishad schools, students leave their footwear in a neat line outside the classroom as a mark of respect for 'Saraswati' (Goddess of Knowledge).
Look at the Door
If you see a pile of shoes outside a door, it's a silent command to remove yours.
Socks are Okay
Usually, you can keep your socks on, but in very holy parts of a temple, even socks should be removed.
المعنى
Taking off shoes or sandals.
Look at the Door
If you see a pile of shoes outside a door, it's a silent command to remove yours.
Socks are Okay
Usually, you can keep your socks on, but in very holy parts of a temple, even socks should be removed.
The 'Umbartha' Rule
Never stand on the wooden threshold while removing your shoes. Stand before it, remove them, then step over it.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'काढणे'.
पाहुण्यांनी दरवाजाबाहेर चप्पल ______.
'Chappal' is feminine singular in Marathi, so the past tense verb must be 'काढली'.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
1. Temple entrance, 2. Western Office, 3. Friend's house
You must remove shoes at a temple, keep them on in a Western office, and ask where to remove them at a friend's house.
Complete the dialogue.
यजमान: या, आत या! पाहुणे: धन्यवाद. मी चप्पल ______?
'काढू का' (Should I take off?) is the polite way to ask about footwear.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينपाहुण्यांनी दरवाजाबाहेर चप्पल ______.
'Chappal' is feminine singular in Marathi, so the past tense verb must be 'काढली'.
1. Temple entrance, 2. Western Office, 3. Friend's house
You must remove shoes at a temple, keep them on in a Western office, and ask where to remove them at a friend's house.
यजमान: या, आत या! पाहुणे: धन्यवाद. मी चप्पल ______?
'काढू का' (Should I take off?) is the polite way to ask about footwear.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةYes, almost 99% of the time. It is the most basic sign of respect for their living space.
In temples, use the guarded 'Chappal Stand'. In homes, your shoes are safe outside the door.
'Chappal' is singular, 'Chappala' is plural. Both are used interchangeably in this phrase.
عبارات ذات صلة
जोडे लपवणे
specialized formHiding the shoes (wedding ritual).
पाय धुणे
builds onWashing feet.
चप्पल घालणे
contrastPutting on shoes.
