Significado
Often used sarcastically for someone acting too smart.
Contexto cultural
Humility is a core value. Publicly showing off one's intelligence is often met with subtle or direct sarcasm using this phrase. Pune is famous for 'Puneri Patya' (sarcastic signboards). These signs often use 'Shahanpana' sarcastically to tell people how to behave. The proverb 'Ati shahana tyacha bail rikama' is still widely used in farming communities to warn against over-thinking. The 'Ati Shahana' character is a staple in Marathi comedy, usually played by actors like Ashok Saraf or Makarand Anaspure to highlight the folly of arrogance.
Tone Matters
If you say this with a harsh tone, it can start a fight. Use it carefully.
The 'Deed' Upgrade
If someone is being exceptionally annoying, use 'Deed Shahana' instead of 'Ati Shahana' for extra impact.
Significado
Often used sarcastically for someone acting too smart.
Tone Matters
If you say this with a harsh tone, it can start a fight. Use it carefully.
The 'Deed' Upgrade
If someone is being exceptionally annoying, use 'Deed Shahana' instead of 'Ati Shahana' for extra impact.
The Puneri Context
If you are in Pune, you will hear this more often. It's almost a local pastime to call out 'Ati Shahanpana'.
Self-Deprecation
You can use it for yourself to admit a mistake: 'मी अति शहाणपणा केला आणि फसलो' (I acted too smart and got tricked).
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most appropriate response to someone giving you unwanted advice.
Person A: 'You should drive faster to save time.' (You know it's dangerous). You say:
Option 'a' is the standard sarcastic way to tell someone to stop giving bad/unwanted advice.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
तो नेहमी सर्वांना आपला अति शहाणपणा _________.
'Dakhavto' (shows) is the correct verb to describe someone displaying their over-smartness.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A friend tried to fix a laptop without knowing how and broke it further.
'Nadla' means it backfired or hindered him, which fits the situation of a failed attempt at being smart.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी परीक्षेसाठी काहीच वाचलं नाही, मी फक्त डोकं चालवून पेपर लिहीन. B: जास्त _________ करू नकोस, नापास होशील!
The context of taking a risky shortcut based on perceived cleverness calls for 'Ati Shahanpana'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPerson A: 'You should drive faster to save time.' (You know it's dangerous). You say:
Option 'a' is the standard sarcastic way to tell someone to stop giving bad/unwanted advice.
तो नेहमी सर्वांना आपला अति शहाणपणा _________.
'Dakhavto' (shows) is the correct verb to describe someone displaying their over-smartness.
Situation: A friend tried to fix a laptop without knowing how and broke it further.
'Nadla' means it backfired or hindered him, which fits the situation of a failed attempt at being smart.
A: मी परीक्षेसाठी काहीच वाचलं नाही, मी फक्त डोकं चालवून पेपर लिहीन. B: जास्त _________ करू नकोस, नापास होशील!
The context of taking a risky shortcut based on perceived cleverness calls for 'Ati Shahanpana'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in 99% of cases, it is a criticism or a sarcastic remark. It is never used as a genuine compliment.
It is risky. In traditional Marathi homes, it would be considered 'Uddhatpana' (rudeness). Only use it if you have a very friendly, modern relationship.
'Ati Shahana' refers to the person (The over-smart one), while 'Ati Shahanpana' refers to the quality or the act (Over-smartness).
Just use 'Shahanpana' (Wisdom) or 'Hushari' (Cleverness). Removing the 'Ati' usually removes the sarcasm.
If they are right, you can say 'Sorry, माझं चुकलं' (Sorry, I was wrong). If they are being mean, you can ignore it or say 'मी फक्त मदत करत होतो' (I was just trying to help).
Rarely. In formal writing, you would use terms like 'अतिशयोक्तीपूर्ण वर्तन' (exaggerated behavior).
Yes, 'Deed Shahana' is the closest to 'Smart-aleck', while 'Ati Shahanpana' is the behavior of a smart-aleck.
Yes, parents often say it to kids who try to be too clever to avoid rules.
Usually, yes. There is a proverb 'Ati tithe mati' which means 'Where there is excess, there is ruin/mud'.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Bholapana' (Innocence/Naivety) or 'Namrapana' (Humility) are contrasting traits.
Frases relacionadas
दीड शहाणा
synonymA person who thinks they are 1.5 times smarter than others.
शहाणपणा शिकवणे
similarTo lecture someone or give unwanted advice.
अति तिथे माती
builds onExcess of anything leads to ruin.
गाढवपणा
contrastDonkey-like foolishness.
