Bedeutung
Commenting on high price.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Pune, people are known for being very careful with money. Calling something 'Mahag' is a common way to express that a shopkeeper is being unreasonable. It's almost a sport to find the most 'Kifayatshir' (economical) shop in the Peth areas. In Mumbai, 'Mahag' is most frequently used in the context of 'Bhade' (rent) and 'Real Estate'. It is a common bond between Mumbaikars to complain about how expensive the city has become. In farming communities, 'Mahag' is often used for seeds, fertilizers, and diesel. The price of these items directly affects the farmer's livelihood, making the phrase very emotionally charged. Weddings are where 'Mahag' items (jewelry, silk sarees) are displayed. However, it is considered bad luck or rude to constantly talk about how 'Mahag' the wedding was; instead, people use the word 'Thaat-Maat' (grandeur).
Bargaining Power
When bargaining, say 'Mahag ahe' with a slightly shocked expression. It signals to the vendor that you know the market value.
Avoid 'Mahagdi'
Don't try to make the word feminine. 'Mahag' stays 'Mahag' for everything.
Bedeutung
Commenting on high price.
Bargaining Power
When bargaining, say 'Mahag ahe' with a slightly shocked expression. It signals to the vendor that you know the market value.
Avoid 'Mahagdi'
Don't try to make the word feminine. 'Mahag' stays 'Mahag' for everything.
Use 'Khup'
Adding 'Khup' (very) makes your complaint sound more authentic and natural to native ears.
The 'Are Bapre' Combo
Combine 'Are bapre!' (Oh my!) with 'Mahag ahe' for maximum dramatic effect in a market.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (ahe/ahet).
ही सर्व खेळणी खूप महाग ____.
Since 'खेळणी' (toys) is plural, we must use 'आहेत'.
Which sentence correctly says 'The car is expensive'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mahag' does not change its form for gender.
Match the reaction to the price.
You see a gold ring costing 5 lakh rupees. What do you say?
Gold is generally considered expensive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हा शर्ट कितीला आहे? B: दोन हजार रुपये. A: अरे बापरे! ____.
2000 rupees for a shirt is often considered expensive in a typical Marathi market context, especially with the 'Are bapre' exclamation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
What can be 'Mahag'?
Daily
- • Dudh (Milk)
- • Bhaji (Veg)
- • Petrol
Luxury
- • Sone (Gold)
- • Heera (Diamond)
- • Gadi (Car)
Life
- • Ghar (House)
- • Shikshan (Edu)
- • Arogya (Health)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenही सर्व खेळणी खूप महाग ____.
Since 'खेळणी' (toys) is plural, we must use 'आहेत'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mahag' does not change its form for gender.
You see a gold ring costing 5 lakh rupees. What do you say?
Gold is generally considered expensive.
A: हा शर्ट कितीला आहे? B: दोन हजार रुपये. A: अरे बापरे! ____.
2000 rupees for a shirt is often considered expensive in a typical Marathi market context, especially with the 'Are bapre' exclamation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it's only for objects or services. Using it for a person might imply they are 'high maintenance' or 'prostitutes' in very specific slang, so avoid it.
The opposite is 'Swast' (स्वस्त), which means cheap or inexpensive.
It is neutral. You can use it with a vegetable vendor or in a business meeting about project costs.
You can say 'खूप महाग' (Khup mahag) or 'फारच महाग' (Farach mahag).
The word 'Mahag' itself doesn't change, but the verb 'ahe' becomes 'ahet'.
Not really. 'Mahag' usually has a slightly negative connotation (costing too much). Use 'Mulyavan' for valuable.
You can ask 'हे इतके महाग का आहे?' (He itke mahag ka ahe?)
Yes, people often say 'Loot ahe' (It's a robbery) or 'Khisala katri' (Cut to the pocket).
'Mahagai' is the noun form meaning inflation or the general state of high prices.
Yes, metaphorically. 'Tumcha vel mahag ahe' means 'Your time is valuable/expensive'.
Yes, Hindi uses 'Mahanga' and Gujarati uses 'Monghu', all coming from the same Sanskrit root.
You say 'महाग होत आहे' (Mahag hot ahe).
Verwandte Redewendungen
स्वस्त आहे
contrastIt is cheap
किंमत जास्त आहे
synonymThe price is high
परवडत नाही
builds onCannot afford it
मौल्यवान
similarValuable
लुटालूट
specialized formRobbery/Overcharging
