المعنى
Describing a visually pleasing image.
خلفية ثقافية
Warli art is a tribal art form from Maharashtra using simple geometric shapes. A 'Sundar Chitra' in Warli style often depicts the 'Tarpa' dance or daily village life. During festivals like Diwali and Gudi Padwa, women draw intricate patterns on the floor. These are the most common 'Sundar Chitra' seen in daily Maharashtrian life. The concept of beauty in India is linked to 'Rasa' (essence). A 'Sundar Chitra' is expected to evoke a specific emotion in the viewer. Famous poets like Grace or Kusumagraj often use visual imagery to 'paint' a 'Sundar Chitra' with words, especially when describing the Sahyadri mountains.
Use it for compliments
If someone shows you a photo of their baby or a new house, saying 'Sundar chitra aahe' is a very polite and warm response.
Watch the 'tr' sound
Don't pronounce 'Chitra' like 'Chitra' in English (with a hard T). Keep the 'T' soft by touching your tongue to your upper teeth.
المعنى
Describing a visually pleasing image.
Use it for compliments
If someone shows you a photo of their baby or a new house, saying 'Sundar chitra aahe' is a very polite and warm response.
Watch the 'tr' sound
Don't pronounce 'Chitra' like 'Chitra' in English (with a hard T). Keep the 'T' soft by touching your tongue to your upper teeth.
Social Media
On Marathi social media, 'Sundar' is often shortened to 'Sunder' in Roman script. Both are fine, but 'Sundar' is more accurate.
Metaphorical use
Try using it to describe a good day: 'Aajcha divas mhanje ek sundar chitra hota' (Today was like a beautiful picture).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'This is a beautiful picture.'
हे एक _______ चित्र आहे.
'Sundar' is the adjective meaning beautiful.
Which sentence correctly describes multiple beautiful pictures?
Choose the correct plural form:
'Chitre' is the plural of 'Chitra', and 'Sundar' remains unchanged.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'Sundar Chitra'?
A sunset is a visual scene that can be described as a beautiful picture.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू काय काढत आहेस? B: मी निसर्गाचे एक _______ काढत आहे.
The context of 'drawing' (kadhat) implies a picture.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Sundar vs. Chaan
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينहे एक _______ चित्र आहे.
'Sundar' is the adjective meaning beautiful.
Choose the correct plural form:
'Chitre' is the plural of 'Chitra', and 'Sundar' remains unchanged.
When would you say 'Sundar Chitra'?
A sunset is a visual scene that can be described as a beautiful picture.
A: तू काय काढत आहेस? B: मी निसर्गाचे एक _______ काढत आहे.
The context of 'drawing' (kadhat) implies a picture.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, you can say 'Ha chitrapat mhanje ek sundar chitra aahe' to mean the movie is visually stunning.
The plural is 'Sundar Chitre'. The adjective 'Sundar' does not change.
In Marathi, 'Sundar' is used for both genders and neuter objects. It is invariant.
You can say 'Khup sundar chitra' or 'Atishay sundar chitra'.
'Sundar' is 'beautiful' (aesthetic), while 'Chaan' is 'nice' or 'good' (general approval).
Yes, although the specific word for photograph is 'Chayachitra', 'Chitra' is commonly used in casual speech.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
No, it can mean a drawing, a sketch, a photo, or even a mental image.
You could say 'Kurup chitra' (ugly picture) or 'Vichitra chitra' (strange picture).
It is a dental 'n', similar to the 'n' in 'month'.
You can say 'Tiche mukh ek sundar chitra aahe' (Her face is like a beautiful picture), which is very poetic.
Yes, it is the same word often used as a name in India.
عبارات ذات صلة
छान देखावा
similarNice scenery
हुबेहूब चित्र
specialized formLifelike picture
शब्दचित्र
builds onWord-picture
विचित्र
contrastStrange/Weird
चित्रकला
similarThe art of painting
