Bedeutung
Complimenting the appearance of something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Complimenting the 'Nauvari' saree or the 'Paithani' weave as 'khūpa sundar' is a standard social grace. In Pune, the cultural capital, 'sundar' is often used to describe 'Shuddha Lekhan' (pure/correct writing). In rural areas, 'sundar' might be replaced by 'bhari' or 'nadi-par' (beyond the river/exceptional), but 'sundar' is always understood. In 'Bharatnatyam' or 'Kathak' performances in Mumbai/Pune, 'sundar' is used to praise specific 'Mudras' (hand gestures).
The 'Heart' Rule
If something makes your heart feel light, use 'sundar'. If it just makes you happy, use 'chan'.
Food Faux Pas
Don't tell a Maharashtrian cook their spicy curry is 'sundar' unless you mean it looks like a painting!
Bedeutung
Complimenting the appearance of something.
The 'Heart' Rule
If something makes your heart feel light, use 'sundar'. If it just makes you happy, use 'chan'.
Food Faux Pas
Don't tell a Maharashtrian cook their spicy curry is 'sundar' unless you mean it looks like a painting!
Add 'Farach'
To sound more native, use 'farach sundar' (फारच सुंदर) to show you are truly impressed.
Modesty
If someone calls you 'sundar', don't just say 'I know'. Say 'Dhanyavad' with a smile.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct Marathi phrase for 'very beautiful'.
निसर्ग ______ आहे. (Nature is very beautiful.)
'Sundar' is used for nature. 'Chavista' is for food and 'Kadu' means bitter.
Which of these is the most appropriate compliment for a friend's new house?
तुमचे नवीन घर ______ आहे.
You compliment a house by calling it beautiful ('sundar'). 'Ambat' means sour and 'Nile' means blue.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुझे हस्ताक्षर किती छान आहे! B: धन्यवाद, पण माझ्या बहिणीचे हस्ताक्षर तर ______ आहे.
The speaker is comparing handwriting, so 'khup sundar' is the logical escalation from 'chan'.
Match the situation to the correct Marathi phrase.
Situation: You just saw a breathtaking sunset in the mountains.
'Sundar drushya' means 'beautiful sight/view'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Sundar vs. Chan vs. Chavista
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenनिसर्ग ______ आहे. (Nature is very beautiful.)
'Sundar' is used for nature. 'Chavista' is for food and 'Kadu' means bitter.
तुमचे नवीन घर ______ आहे.
You compliment a house by calling it beautiful ('sundar'). 'Ambat' means sour and 'Nile' means blue.
A: तुझे हस्ताक्षर किती छान आहे! B: धन्यवाद, पण माझ्या बहिणीचे हस्ताक्षर तर ______ आहे.
The speaker is comparing handwriting, so 'khup sundar' is the logical escalation from 'chan'.
Situation: You just saw a breathtaking sunset in the mountains.
'Sundar drushya' means 'beautiful sight/view'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but 'dekhna' is more common for 'handsome'. 'Sundar' for a man can imply a more delicate or 'pretty' beauty.
No, you can use 'far' (फार) or 'atishaya' (अतिशय). 'Khup' is the most common in daily speech.
In modern spoken Marathi, it usually stays 'sundar'. In formal writing, it remains 'sundar' as well.
Yes! You can say 'Chitrapat khup sundar hota' (The movie was very beautiful/excellent).
The opposite is 'kurup' (कुरूप), meaning ugly, but it's quite a harsh word. People often just say 'chan nahi' (not good).
Occasionally, but 'chan' or 'prasanna' (pleasant) is more common for a nice day.
You say 'sarvat sundar' (सर्वात सुंदर).
It is neutral. It's polite enough for formal settings but simple enough for friends.
No, for a good smell, use 'chan' or 'sugandhi' (fragrant).
Yes, it is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit without changes.
Verwandte Redewendungen
छान
similarNice / Good
सुरेख
specialized formElegant / Well-crafted
देखणा
synonymHandsome
अप्रतिम
builds onExquisite / Incomparable
मनमोहक
similarCaptivating
