Bedeutung
Stating something is low priced.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In places like Pune's Mandai, 'svasta' is a relative term. What is 'svasta' for a tourist might be 'mahag' (expensive) for a local. Never say 'He svasta ahe' to the seller if you intend to bargain. It signals you are already happy with the price. During Diwali, many shops advertise 'स्वस्त दर' (cheap rates) to attract crowds for gold and clothes. In cities like Pune (the Oxford of the East), 'svasta' eateries are the lifeline of thousands of students.
The 'ca' trick
Add 'ca' to make it 'svastaca' to mean 'definitely cheap' or 'only cheap'.
Quality Warning
Sometimes 'svasta' can imply 'halaka' (light/low quality). Use with caution for gifts.
Bedeutung
Stating something is low priced.
The 'ca' trick
Add 'ca' to make it 'svastaca' to mean 'definitely cheap' or 'only cheap'.
Quality Warning
Sometimes 'svasta' can imply 'halaka' (light/low quality). Use with caution for gifts.
Bargaining Secret
If a seller says a price, say 'khup mahag ahe' (it's very expensive) even if you think 'he svasta ahe'!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct Marathi word for 'cheap'.
हे सफरचंद _______ आहे.
'स्वस्त' means cheap, which fits the context of price.
Which sentence correctly says 'These clothes are cheap'?
Choose the correct plural form:
'कपडे' is plural, so the verb must be 'आहेत'. 'स्वस्त' remains unchanged.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a market and find a shirt for only 50 rupees.
50 rupees is a very low price for a shirt, making it 'svasta'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हा मोबाईल ५००० रुपयांना आहे. B: अरे वा! _______.
5000 for a mobile is generally considered a low/cheap price.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Price Spectrum
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenहे सफरचंद _______ आहे.
'स्वस्त' means cheap, which fits the context of price.
Choose the correct plural form:
'कपडे' is plural, so the verb must be 'आहेत'. 'स्वस्त' remains unchanged.
Situation: You are at a market and find a shirt for only 50 rupees.
50 rupees is a very low price for a shirt, making it 'svasta'.
A: हा मोबाईल ५००० रुपयांना आहे. B: अरे वा! _______.
5000 for a mobile is generally considered a low/cheap price.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's only for prices and objects. For a stingy person, use 'kanjoos'.
The opposite is 'mahag' (महाग), which means expensive.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a shop. For very formal writing, use 'kiphayatshir'.
No, it is an invariable adjective. It stays 'svasta' for all genders.
Use 'azun svasta' (more cheap) or 'tyapekshā svasta' (cheaper than that).
Not usually, but if someone gives you a gift, don't call it 'svasta'! It might imply it's low quality.
It's a popular phrase meaning 'cheap and best' or 'great value'.
Yes, 'svasta haircut' or 'svasta seva' (cheap service) is correct.
Say 'He svasta ahe ka?'
It can, depending on the tone. To be specific about low quality, use 'halaka' (हलका).
Verwandte Redewendungen
महाग (mahāga)
contrastExpensive
किफायतशीर (kiphāyataśīra)
specialized formEconomical
स्वस्तात मस्त (svastāt masta)
builds onCheap and great
फुकट (phukaṭa)
similarFree of cost
