المعنى
Describing the current weather.
خلفية ثقافية
The arrival of the first rain (Mrug Nakshatra) is celebrated with joy. People often go to their balconies or terraces to get wet in the first rain of the season. In Mumbai, 'Baher paus padat aahe' can be a stressful sentence because it often leads to waterlogging and train delays. It's a common topic of conversation at bus stops and stations. The Konkan coast receives very heavy rainfall. Here, the phrase is used almost daily for four months, and people have a very high tolerance for 'Musaldhar' (torrential) rain. For farmers, this phrase is a sign of prosperity. If the rain is 'padat aahe' at the right time, the harvest will be good.
The 't' is key
Whenever you want to say something is happening 'right now' in Marathi, remember to add 't' to the verb root.
Don't say 'Paus hot aahe'
Even though Hindi speakers say 'Baarish ho rahi hai', Marathi speakers never use 'hot' (happening) for rain. Always use 'padat' (falling).
المعنى
Describing the current weather.
The 't' is key
Whenever you want to say something is happening 'right now' in Marathi, remember to add 't' to the verb root.
Don't say 'Paus hot aahe'
Even though Hindi speakers say 'Baarish ho rahi hai', Marathi speakers never use 'hot' (happening) for rain. Always use 'padat' (falling).
Sound like a native
Use 'Paus padtoy' instead of the full 'Paus padat aahe' to sound more natural in casual settings.
The Bhaji Connection
If you say this phrase to a Marathi friend, don't be surprised if they immediately suggest eating Kanda Bhaji!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'padne'.
बाहेर पाऊस _______ आहे.
The continuous tense requires the 't' suffix on the verb root.
Which sentence correctly says 'It is raining heavily outside'?
Choose the correct option:
'Jorat' means heavily or fast, which describes the intensity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आपण बाहेर फिरायला जाऊया का? B: नको, ________.
In the context of refusing to go for a walk, rain is the most common reason provided in this exercise set.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see someone leaving without an umbrella.
This is a natural warning to give someone who is about to go out in the rain.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Rain Intensity
Light
- • रिमझिम (Rimjhim)
- • तुळक (Turak)
Heavy
- • जोरात (Jorat)
- • मुसळधार (Musaldhar)
- • धो-धो (Dho-dho)
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينबाहेर पाऊस _______ आहे.
The continuous tense requires the 't' suffix on the verb root.
Choose the correct option:
'Jorat' means heavily or fast, which describes the intensity.
A: आपण बाहेर फिरायला जाऊया का? B: नको, ________.
In the context of refusing to go for a walk, rain is the most common reason provided in this exercise set.
Situation: You see someone leaving without an umbrella.
This is a natural warning to give someone who is about to go out in the rain.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, 'Baher paus aahe' (There is rain outside) is also common and understood, but 'padat aahe' is more descriptive.
'Padat aahe' means it is already falling. 'Yet aahe' (is coming) can mean it's just starting or you can see it approaching.
It is masculine. That's why we use 'aahe' and not 'aahet' or other feminine markers.
Add the word 'jorat' (fast/heavily): 'Baher jorat paus padat aahe'.
It's a contraction of 'padat' + 'aahe'. It's much faster to say and very common in spoken Marathi.
Yes! For snow, you say 'Barfa' (Snow). 'Baher barfa padat aahe'.
Not strictly, but since rain usually happens outside, 'Baher' adds clarity and is part of the standard idiom.
You can say 'Thodasa paus padat aahe' (A little rain is falling).
Just add 'ka' at the end: 'Baher paus padat aahe ka?'
It is neutral. It's safe to use in any context.
عبارات ذات صلة
पाऊस थांबला आहे
contrastThe rain has stopped.
पाऊस येणार आहे
similarIt is going to rain.
बाहेर ऊन आहे
contrastIt is sunny outside.
पाऊस पडतोय
specialized formIt's raining.
