Bedeutung
The act of dressing up.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Wearing a 'Nauvari' (nine-yard saree) is a complex version of 'kapde ghalne' that signifies grace and history. It's often passed down through generations. In cities like Pune and Mumbai, 'Western' clothes are common for work, but 'ghalne' remains the verb regardless of the style of clothing. On Diwali morning, after the ritual bath (Abhyanga Snan), it is a tradition to 'ghalne' brand new clothes to signify a new beginning. The 'Pheta' (turban) is a symbol of pride. 'Pheta ghalne' is a specific skill and is often done by experts during weddings.
The 'Ghatle' Rule
Remember that in the past tense, 'ghatle' is used because 'kapde' is plural. Don't say 'ghatla'!
Shoes are different
While you can say 'boot ghalne,' some people prefer 'boot ghalne' for the action and 'payat ghalne' (putting in feet).
Bedeutung
The act of dressing up.
The 'Ghatle' Rule
Remember that in the past tense, 'ghatle' is used because 'kapde' is plural. Don't say 'ghatla'!
Shoes are different
While you can say 'boot ghalne,' some people prefer 'boot ghalne' for the action and 'payat ghalne' (putting in feet).
Sound like a native
Use 'ghalto-y' (continuous) instead of 'ghalt aahe' for a more natural, colloquial flow.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'ghalne'.
मी सकाळी नवीन कपडे ______.
'Ghatle' is the past tense of 'ghalne' (to put on).
Choose the most natural sentence.
Which sentence means 'Put on your clothes quickly'?
'Ghal' is the imperative form for 'ghalne'.
Match the Marathi phrase with the English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations with 'Kapde'.
Complete the dialogue.
आई: बाळ, लवकर आवर! बाळ: आई, मी ______.
In the context of 'getting ready' (aavar), 'putting on clothes' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of Clothes to 'Ghalne'
Casual
- • T-shirt
- • Jeans
Formal
- • Suit
- • Tie
Traditional
- • Saree
- • Kurta
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenमी सकाळी नवीन कपडे ______.
'Ghatle' is the past tense of 'ghalne' (to put on).
Which sentence means 'Put on your clothes quickly'?
'Ghal' is the imperative form for 'ghalne'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common collocations with 'Kapde'.
आई: बाळ, लवकर आवर! बाळ: आई, मी ______.
In the context of 'getting ready' (aavar), 'putting on clothes' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'ghadne ghalne' is common, though 'ghadne lavne' is also used.
'Pehnana' is Hindi. In Marathi, always use 'ghalne'.
Yes, when referring to an outfit, it is treated as plural.
Use the causative: 'मी बाळाला कपडे घालते.'
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
No, for makeup use 'lavne' (to apply).
The opposite is 'kadne' (to take off).
Yes, 'sadi ghalne' or 'sadi nesne' (more specific for sarees).
Use 'mala lal kapde ghalayla avadte'.
No, use 'lavne' or 'marne' (to spray).
Verwandte Redewendungen
तयार होणे
similarTo get ready
कपडे बदलणे
builds onTo change clothes
कपडे काढणे
contrastTo take off clothes
पोशाख करणे
specialized formTo dress up formally
