Bedeutung
Bringing something to an end.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Shevat' of a Marathi play (Natak) is traditionally called 'Bharatvakya', a final verse seeking blessings for the audience. The end of a wedding ceremony is marked by 'Lajahoma' and 'Saptapadi', often referred to as the 'vidhicha shevat' (end of rituals). In Marathi offices, ending a meeting without a summary is considered unprofessional. One must 'shevat' with action items. A classical vocal performance (Kheyal) usually ends with a fast-paced 'Tarana' or a 'Bhairavi' thumri.
The 'Cha' Rule
Always remember to put the object in the 'cha/chi/che' form before 'shevat'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't Kill the Car
Never use 'shevat karne' for stopping a vehicle or a machine. Use 'thambavne' or 'band karne'.
Bedeutung
Bringing something to an end.
The 'Cha' Rule
Always remember to put the object in the 'cha/chi/che' form before 'shevat'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't Kill the Car
Never use 'shevat karne' for stopping a vehicle or a machine. Use 'thambavne' or 'band karne'.
Sweet Endings
In Marathi, we often say 'Shevat god jhala' (The end was sweet). Use this to describe any successful event.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'शेवट करणे'.
मी काल माझ्या कामाचा ________.
The sentence uses 'काल' (yesterday), so the past tense 'kela' is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The object 'goshta' (story) must be in the genitive case 'goshticha'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are finishing a speech at a wedding. What do you say?
'Shevat karne' is the standard way to conclude a speech.
Complete the dialogue.
A: चित्रपट कसा होता? B: चित्रपट चांगला होता, पण दिग्दर्शकाने ________.
In the context of a movie review, 'shevat kharab kela' (ruined the ending) is a common expression.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Shevat vs. Sampavne
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenमी काल माझ्या कामाचा ________.
The sentence uses 'काल' (yesterday), so the past tense 'kela' is required.
Choose the correct sentence:
The object 'goshta' (story) must be in the genitive case 'goshticha'.
You are finishing a speech at a wedding. What do you say?
'Shevat karne' is the standard way to conclude a speech.
A: चित्रपट कसा होता? B: चित्रपट चांगला होता, पण दिग्दर्शकाने ________.
In the context of a movie review, 'shevat kharab kela' (ruined the ending) is a common expression.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting. For extremely formal religious contexts, use 'Sangta karne'.
Technically yes, but it sounds poetic or strange. 'Sampavne' is better for finishing a meal.
'Ant' (अंत) is a Sanskrit loanword and is very formal/dramatic, often used for 'the end of the world' or 'death'. 'Shevat' is the everyday word.
Just write 'समाप्त' (Samapta) or 'शुभं भवतु' (Shubham Bhavatu). You don't usually write 'Shevat karne' as a title.
Yes, 'त्यांनी त्यांच्या नात्याचा शेवट केला' (They ended their relationship) is correct and sounds quite serious.
'Shevat kela' is simple past (ended). 'Shevat kela aahe' is present perfect (has ended). Both are common.
Yes, 'Shevatcha' (masculine) means 'the last one'. E.g., 'Shevatcha mulga' (The last boy).
Because 'Shevat' acts as a noun here, so you are saying 'the end OF the story'. 'Of' in Marathi is the 'cha/chi/che' suffix.
No, use 'Nokri sodne'. 'Nokricha shevat' sounds like the job itself died.
The opposite is 'Suruvat karne' (To start).
Verwandte Redewendungen
सुरुवात करणे
contrastTo start/begin
सांगता करणे
specialized formTo conclude a ritual or ceremony
संपवणे
similarTo finish a task
आटोपणे
similarTo wrap up
