Significado
Describes very hot or intense sunshine.
Contexto cultural
The 'Valvan' tradition involves women gathering in summer to make sun-dried snacks. 'Kadak Un' is essential for this, making it a social and economic necessity. Pune is famous for its 'afternoon closure' where shops shut from 1 PM to 4 PM to avoid the 'Kadak Un'. It's a point of pride and humor for Punekars. This region is one of the hottest in India. Here, 'Kadak Un' is not just a complaint but a survival challenge, often reaching 45°C+. Poets often use 'Kadak Un' to symbolize the harshness of life or the 'tapa' (penance) of a hard-working person.
The 'Papad' Test
If the sun is hot enough to dry a papad in a day, it is officially 'Kadak Un'.
Grammar Alert
Don't forget to change 'Un' to 'Unha' when saying 'in the sun' (Unhat).
Significado
Describes very hot or intense sunshine.
The 'Papad' Test
If the sun is hot enough to dry a papad in a day, it is officially 'Kadak Un'.
Grammar Alert
Don't forget to change 'Un' to 'Unha' when saying 'in the sun' (Unhat).
Small Talk
Complaining about 'Kadak Un' is the safest and most common way to start a conversation with a stranger in Maharashtra during summer.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ऊन'.
कडक ______ बाहेर जाऊ नकोस.
We use the oblique form 'उन्हात' because of the postposition 'in'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to describe a very hot day?
Choose the best option:
'कडक ऊन पडणे' is the standard collocation.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'कडक ऊन'?
This is the peak time for intense sun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप तहान लागली आहे. B: हो, बाहेर खूप ________ आहे ना!
Thirst is directly related to the intense sun.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Types of Sunshine in Marathi
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosकडक ______ बाहेर जाऊ नकोस.
We use the oblique form 'उन्हात' because of the postposition 'in'.
Choose the best option:
'कडक ऊन पडणे' is the standard collocation.
When would you say 'कडक ऊन'?
This is the peak time for intense sun.
A: खूप तहान लागली आहे. B: हो, बाहेर खूप ________ आहे ना!
Thirst is directly related to the intense sun.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes! 'Kadak Thandi' means 'biting cold'. 'Kadak' is a universal intensifier for extreme weather.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a news report. For very formal writing, 'Prakhar Un' is preferred.
The opposite is 'Kovale Un' (tender sun) or 'Savali' (shade).
In Marathi, we describe sunshine as 'falling' on the earth, similar to how rain 'falls'.
Frases relacionadas
कोवळे ऊन
contrastTender/mild morning sun.
रणरणते ऊन
synonymBlistering/shimmering heat.
उन्हाचा तडाखा
builds onThe blow/impact of the sun.
सावली
contrastShade.
