Bedeutung
Water that is safe and pure.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Providing water to the thirsty is considered a 'Punya' (merit-earning) act. You will see 'Paanpois' (water stations) everywhere in summer. The 'Vihir' (well) is a sacred spot. People are often asked to remove footwear before approaching a clean water source to maintain its 'Swachhata'. With the rise of water purifiers (RO/UV), 'Swachh Pani' is often synonymous with 'filtered water' in city households. During the 21-day walk, the health of lakhs of pilgrims depends on the 'Swachh Pani' provided by various NGOs and the government.
The 'N' sound
Make sure to use the retroflex 'N' (ण) in Pani. If you use the dental 'n' (न), it sounds like 'Pani' in Hindi, which is fine but less 'Marathi'.
Don't say 'Clean Water' in English
Even if you are struggling, try to say 'Swachh Pani'. It is a very basic phrase that every Marathi speaker will appreciate you knowing.
Bedeutung
Water that is safe and pure.
The 'N' sound
Make sure to use the retroflex 'N' (ण) in Pani. If you use the dental 'n' (न), it sounds like 'Pani' in Hindi, which is fine but less 'Marathi'.
Don't say 'Clean Water' in English
Even if you are struggling, try to say 'Swachh Pani'. It is a very basic phrase that every Marathi speaker will appreciate you knowing.
Adjective Order
Always put 'Swachh' before 'Paani'. 'Paani Swachh' is only used in questions like 'Is the water clean?'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'clean'.
नदीचे ______ पाणी पाहून मला आनंद झाला.
The sentence means 'I was happy to see the clean water of the river'. 'Swachh' is the correct fit.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for clean water in a restaurant?
Select the best option:
Option B is the most natural neutral request. Option A is for holy water, C is 'white water', and D is too formal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A doctor giving advice to a patient with a stomach ache.
Doctors advise drinking clean water for stomach issues.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हे पाणी पिण्यायोग्य आहे का? B: हो, हे ______ आहे.
If water is potable (पिण्यायोग्य), it must be clean (स्वच्छ).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Swachh vs Pavitra
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenनदीचे ______ पाणी पाहून मला आनंद झाला.
The sentence means 'I was happy to see the clean water of the river'. 'Swachh' is the correct fit.
Select the best option:
Option B is the most natural neutral request. Option A is for holy water, C is 'white water', and D is too formal.
Situation: A doctor giving advice to a patient with a stomach ache.
Doctors advise drinking clean water for stomach issues.
A: हे पाणी पिण्यायोग्य आहे का? B: हो, हे ______ आहे.
If water is potable (पिण्यायोग्य), it must be clean (स्वच्छ).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! 'स्वच्छ खोली' (Swachh Kholi) means a clean room. 'Swachh' is a general adjective for cleanliness.
It is neuter (नपुंसकलिंगी). You say 'ते पाणी' (Te Pani).
'Swachh' is everyday clean. 'Nirmal' is poetic, often used for hearts, souls, or very clear mountain streams.
Ask for 'बिसलेरी' (common brand name) or 'पाण्याची बाटली' (Water bottle).
Yes, it is exactly the same word in Hindi, making it very useful across India.
Yes, if the ocean water is clear and not full of trash.
'अस्वच्छ पाणी' (Aswachh Pani) or 'घाण पाणी' (Ghan Pani).
No, 'Swachh' stays the same for singular and plural.
Only in very formal contexts, like 'Jal-Sampada Vibhag' (Water Resources Department).
Due to the semi-arid climate of parts of Maharashtra, water has always been a precious resource.
Verwandte Redewendungen
शुद्ध पाणी
similarPure/Purified water
पिण्याचे पाणी
specialized formDrinking water
घाण पाणी
contrastDirty water
सांडपाणी
contrastSewage/Waste water
नळाचे पाणी
similarTap water
