المعنى
Denying the truth of a statement.
خلفية ثقافية
In Maharashtra, correcting someone's facts is generally seen as helpful rather than rude, especially regarding history or geography. Punekars are famous for their 'Puneri Patya' (sarcastic signs) and their penchant for factual accuracy. Using this phrase in Pune will often lead to a long debate! In villages, people might use 'खोटं बोलू नको' (Don't lie) more often than the neutral 'He khara nahiye,' reflecting a more direct communication style. News channels often use 'हे खरं आहे का?' as a segment title to debunk viral social media myths.
The Nasalization
Don't forget the nasal sound at the end of 'Khara' (खरं). It's subtle but makes you sound native.
Don't be too blunt
With elders, add 'मला वाटतं' (I feel) before the phrase to sound more respectful.
المعنى
Denying the truth of a statement.
The Nasalization
Don't forget the nasal sound at the end of 'Khara' (खरं). It's subtle but makes you sound native.
Don't be too blunt
With elders, add 'मला वाटतं' (I feel) before the phrase to sound more respectful.
The 'Nahiye' suffix
Using 'Nahiye' instead of 'Nahi' immediately signals that you are comfortable with spoken Marathi.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct feminine form of the phrase to disagree with: 'ही गोष्ट...' (This story...)
ही गोष्ट _______.
'Goashta' (story) is a feminine noun in Marathi, so the adjective 'khara' must change to 'khari'.
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence: 'No, this is not true at all!'
नाही, हे _______ खरं नाहीये!
'Mulich' means 'at all' and is used for emphasis in negative sentences.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone says: 'Marathi is the national language of India.'
Marathi is an official state language (Rajbhasha), not the sole national language. The phrase is used to correct this fact.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: राहुलने नोकरी सोडली असं ऐकलंय. B: नाही रे, _______.
Friend B is denying the rumor Friend A heard.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'He Khara Nahiye'
Facts
- • Dates
- • Numbers
- • News
Social
- • Rumors
- • Gossip
- • Misunderstandings
Emotions
- • Shock
- • Disbelief
- • Surprise
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينही गोष्ट _______.
'Goashta' (story) is a feminine noun in Marathi, so the adjective 'khara' must change to 'khari'.
नाही, हे _______ खरं नाहीये!
'Mulich' means 'at all' and is used for emphasis in negative sentences.
Someone says: 'Marathi is the national language of India.'
Marathi is an official state language (Rajbhasha), not the sole national language. The phrase is used to correct this fact.
A: राहुलने नोकरी सोडली असं ऐकलंय. B: नाही रे, _______.
Friend B is denying the rumor Friend A heard.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it's neutral. However, tone matters. Say it calmly to correct a fact; say it loudly to express shock.
No, for people you would say 'तो खरा माणूस नाहीये' (He is not a true/genuine person).
'Khara' is common/spoken; 'Satya' is formal/philosophical.
Add 'मुळीच' (mulich) or 'अजिबात' (ajibaat). Example: 'हे अजिबात खरं नाहीये.'
That is the standard written form. Both are understood, but 'nahiye' is more common in speech.
It's better to use 'हे विधान सत्य नाही' or 'ही माहिती चुकीची आहे' in formal emails.
Yes! Khara (Neutral/General), Khari (Feminine), Khara (Masculine).
Change 'He' (This) to 'Te' (That). 'Te khara nahiye.'
Yes, 'फेकू नको' (Don't throw/lie) is common among friends.
Use 'कदाचित' (kadachit). 'हे कदाचित खरं नसेल.'
Yes, if you think the reviewer's facts are wrong. If you just disagree with their taste, use 'मला असं वाटत नाही.'
It's standard in Pune/Mumbai. In some rural dialects, you might hear 'न्हाई' (nhai).
عبارات ذات صلة
हे खोटं आहे
similarThis is a lie.
असं काही नाहीये
similarIt's nothing like that.
हे चुकीचं आहे
similarThis is wrong.
हे सत्य आहे
contrastThis is the truth.
खरे तर
builds onActually / As a matter of fact
