Bedeutung
Loving someone more than life.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Jiv' is central to Marathi identity. It is often said that a Marathi person doesn't just live; they 'live with Jiv' (soulfully). This idiom reflects that intensity. In movies like 'Sairat' or 'Natsamrat', this phrase is used to highlight the tragic depth of characters. It often foreshadows sacrifice. Devotees (Warkaris) use similar language to describe their love for Lord Vitthal, suggesting that the deity is more important than their own life. In Maharashtra, which has a strong tradition of sending sons to the army, this phrase is used by mothers to describe their pride and fear for their sons.
Use it for Parents
If you want to impress a Marathi family, use this phrase to describe your respect for your parents. It is the highest compliment.
Avoid for Objects
Never say you love your phone or car 'Jivapad'. It sounds like you are losing your mind!
Bedeutung
Loving someone more than life.
Use it for Parents
If you want to impress a Marathi family, use this phrase to describe your respect for your parents. It is the highest compliment.
Avoid for Objects
Never say you love your phone or car 'Jivapad'. It sounds like you are losing your mind!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the object and the idiom.
आई आपल्या _______ (mulga) _______ प्रेम करते.
The object 'mulga' needs the '-var' suffix, and 'Jivapad' is the correct intensifier.
Which sentence is culturally and grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
You can only use 'Jivapad prem' for people or deep causes, not for fruit or songs.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: तू तुझ्या छंदावर (hobby) जीवापाड प्रेम करतोस का? B: नाही, मी माझ्या छंदावर खूप प्रेम करतो, पण मी माझ्या कुटुंबावर _______ प्रेम करतो.
The contrast is between 'khup' (much) for a hobby and 'Jivapad' (beyond life) for family.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenआई आपल्या _______ (mulga) _______ प्रेम करते.
The object 'mulga' needs the '-var' suffix, and 'Jivapad' is the correct intensifier.
Select the correct sentence:
You can only use 'Jivapad prem' for people or deep causes, not for fruit or songs.
A: तू तुझ्या छंदावर (hobby) जीवापाड प्रेम करतोस का? B: नाही, मी माझ्या छंदावर खूप प्रेम करतो, पण मी माझ्या कुटुंबावर _______ प्रेम करतो.
The contrast is between 'khup' (much) for a hobby and 'Jivapad' (beyond life) for family.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenIt is written as one word in Marathi (जीवापाड).
Yes, but it implies a very serious, long-term commitment.
'Khup prem' is 'a lot of love'. 'Jivapad prem' is 'love that would die for you'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
जीवाचा मित्र
similarA soul-friend / best friend
जीवात जीव येणे
builds onTo feel relieved
प्राणापलीकडे जपणे
synonymTo protect more than life
जीवावर उदार होणे
contrastTo be ready to sacrifice one's life
