Bedeutung
Instruction to walk at a lower speed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Walking ahead of an elder is often considered disrespectful. If you must, you say 'Savakash chala' to them as a way of acknowledging their pace while you lead. In the trekking community of the Western Ghats, 'Savakash chal' is a mantra for survival on the mossy rocks. Pune is known for its 'Susegad' (relaxed) vibe. 'Savakash' isn't just a speed; it's a way of life in the older parts of the city. During the Pandharpur Wari, millions walk hundreds of miles. 'Savakash chal' is used by volunteers to manage the massive flow of people.
The 'Jara' Trick
Add 'Jara' (जरा) before the phrase to sound more natural and less like you are giving a harsh order.
Respect the Elders
Never use 'chal' with someone older than you. It sounds very commanding and rude. Use 'chala'.
Bedeutung
Instruction to walk at a lower speed.
The 'Jara' Trick
Add 'Jara' (जरा) before the phrase to sound more natural and less like you are giving a harsh order.
Respect the Elders
Never use 'chal' with someone older than you. It sounds very commanding and rude. Use 'chala'.
Parting Gift
Use 'Savakash chala' when a guest is leaving your house at night. It shows you care about their safety.
The 'Halu' Alternative
If you forget 'Savakash', 'Halu' (हळू) is a perfect backup that every Marathi speaker uses.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct formal version to say to your grandfather.
आजोबा, _________.
'Chala' is the respectful plural/formal form required for a grandfather.
Fill in the blank with the word for 'slowly'.
रस्ता निसरडा आहे, _________ चाल.
'Savakash' means slowly, which is appropriate for a slippery (nisarda) road.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are walking with a friend who is walking too fast for you to keep up.
Adding 'jara' (a bit) and 'na' (softener) makes it a friendly request to slow down.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आई, मी बागेत जातो. B: बरं, पण बाहेर पाऊस पडलाय, _________.
Since it rained, the mother is warning the child to walk slowly for safety.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Informal vs Formal
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenआजोबा, _________.
'Chala' is the respectful plural/formal form required for a grandfather.
रस्ता निसरडा आहे, _________ चाल.
'Savakash' means slowly, which is appropriate for a slippery (nisarda) road.
You are walking with a friend who is walking too fast for you to keep up.
Adding 'jara' (a bit) and 'na' (softener) makes it a friendly request to slow down.
A: आई, मी बागेत जातो. B: बरं, पण बाहेर पाऊस पडलाय, _________.
Since it rained, the mother is warning the child to walk slowly for safety.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'Savakash' is an adverb meaning 'slowly'. You can use it for eating (Savakash jev), speaking (Savakash bol), or working (Savakash kar).
'Savakash' is slightly more formal and has a sense of 'leisurely/carefully'. 'Halu' is more common in casual conversation.
Use the plural form: 'Savakash chala'.
Yes, but use the verb 'chalav' (drive) instead of 'chal' (walk). 'Savakash gaadi chalav'.
Yes! It comes from the Sanskrit 'Avakash', which means space or opportunity.
Yes, it is an imperative. To make it a request, add 'Krupaya' (Please) or 'Jara' (Just).
It's a cultural way of saying 'Go safely' or 'Take care on your way home'.
Yes, 'Damane ghe' is a common slang/idiomatic way to tell someone to slow down or take it easy.
It is spelled 'सावकाश चाल'.
Indirectly, yes. If someone is walking too fast, 'Savakash chal' implies they should slow down so you can catch up.
Verwandte Redewendungen
हळू चाल
synonymWalk slowly
सांभाळून चाल
similarWalk carefully
दमाने चाल
similarWalk patiently
जोरात चाल
contrastWalk fast
सावकाश जेव
builds onEat slowly
