Significado
The positive result of one's efforts.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a tribute to the 'Shetkari' (farmer) lifestyle. In rural Maharashtra, the harvest is celebrated with festivals like Pola, where the 'Kashta' of the bulls and farmers is honored. There is a high cultural premium on 'Board Exams' (10th and 12th). Toppers are often interviewed in newspapers where they invariably use this phrase to credit their success to hard work. The Bhakti saints of Maharashtra taught that 'Karm' (action/work) is a path to God. This idiom aligns with the spiritual idea that honest labor is always rewarded by the universe. In cities like Pune and Mumbai, this phrase is used in corporate 'Town Halls' to boost employee morale, bridging the gap between traditional values and modern capitalism.
Use with 'मिळणे'
Always pair this with the verb 'मिळणे' (to get) for the most natural sound.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Phal' is neuter. Don't say 'Kashtacha' (masculine) or 'Kashtachi' (feminine).
Significado
The positive result of one's efforts.
Use with 'मिळणे'
Always pair this with the verb 'मिळणे' (to get) for the most natural sound.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Phal' is neuter. Don't say 'Kashtacha' (masculine) or 'Kashtachi' (feminine).
Add 'गोड' (Sweet)
Adding 'गोड' (sweet) before 'फळ' makes the compliment even stronger: 'कष्टाचे गोड फळ'.
Humility
In Marathi culture, using this phrase to describe your own success is seen as humble, as it credits your work rather than your ego.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
त्याने रात्रंदिवस अभ्यास केला, म्हणून त्याला आज ____ मिळाले.
Since 'फळ' is neuter singular, 'कष्टाचे' is the correct grammatical form.
In which situation is it appropriate to use 'कष्टाचे फळ'?
Select the correct scenario:
The idiom requires 'Kashta' (toil/effort), which is only present in the promotion scenario.
Choose the most natural verb to complete the phrase.
शेवटी मला माझ्या कष्टाचे फळ ____.
'मिळाले' (received/got) is the standard idiomatic verb used with this phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी ही शर्यत जिंकलो! B: अभिनंदन! हे तुझ्या ____ आहे.
Winning a race requires physical toil, making 'कष्टाचे फळ' the best fit.
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Ayudas visuales
Effort vs. Luck
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosत्याने रात्रंदिवस अभ्यास केला, म्हणून त्याला आज ____ मिळाले.
Since 'फळ' is neuter singular, 'कष्टाचे' is the correct grammatical form.
Select the correct scenario:
The idiom requires 'Kashta' (toil/effort), which is only present in the promotion scenario.
शेवटी मला माझ्या कष्टाचे फळ ____.
'मिळाले' (received/got) is the standard idiomatic verb used with this phrase.
A: मी ही शर्यत जिंकलो! B: अभिनंदन! हे तुझ्या ____ आहे.
Winning a race requires physical toil, making 'कष्टाचे फळ' the best fit.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt's better for significant efforts. For small things, just say 'छान झाले' (It turned out well).
'Kashta' implies more physical or mental struggle than 'Mehanat', but they are often used interchangeably.
Usually, yes, as it represents the 'concept' of reward. But you can use 'Phale' (plural) for multiple successes.
No, it is almost exclusively positive. If work leads to a bad result, we use 'वाईट परिणाम' (bad result).
You say 'तुला कष्टाचे फळ मिळेल' (Tula kashtache phal milel).
Yes, it's very common in business to describe profits or growth.
There isn't a direct single idiom, but 'फुकटचे यश' (free/unearned success) is a close conceptual opposite.
Not at all. It is a timeless classic used by all age groups.
Yes, it's a very polite way to congratulate someone.
Yes, it's the retroflex ळ. Practice by curling your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth.
Yes, it's perfect for a professional but warm congratulatory email.
Culturally, yes. It reinforces the idea that every action has a consequence.
Frases relacionadas
मेहनतीचे फळ
synonymReward of hard work.
घामाचे दाम
similarThe price of one's sweat.
हाताला यश येणे
similarTo achieve success in a task.
नशिबाचा खेळ
contrastA game of luck.
केल्याने होत आहे रे
builds onThings happen because you do them.
