Significado
Confirming the truth of a statement.
Contexto cultural
Marathis value 'saralpan' (straightforwardness). Saying 'Te khara aahe' is seen as a sign of an honest, dependable person. The concept of 'Khara' is often contrasted with 'Khota' (False) in moral stories for children, emphasizing that truth always wins. In Marathi business circles, acknowledging a mistake with 'Te khara aahe, माझी चूक झाली' (That's true, I made a mistake) is highly respected over making excuses. On Marathi Twitter/Instagram, 'Te khara aahe' is often used as a standalone comment to support a social cause or a popular opinion.
The 'Pan' Pivot
Use 'Te khara aahe, pan...' to disagree politely. It acknowledges the other person before you present your view.
Gender Check
Remember: Khara (M), Khari (F), Khar (N). If you aren't sure, stick to 'Te khara aahe' as a general statement.
Significado
Confirming the truth of a statement.
The 'Pan' Pivot
Use 'Te khara aahe, pan...' to disagree politely. It acknowledges the other person before you present your view.
Gender Check
Remember: Khara (M), Khari (F), Khar (N). If you aren't sure, stick to 'Te khara aahe' as a general statement.
Nodding
A slight side-to-side head nod often accompanies this phrase in Maharashtra.
Emphasis
Add 'अगदी' (Agdi) before 'खरं' to sound like a native who is 100% in agreement.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of 'khara' to complete the sentence: 'ती बातमी _______ आहे.'
ती बातमी _______ आहे.
'Batmi' (news) is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'khari'.
Fill in the blank to say 'That is true'.
ते _______ आहे.
'Khara' is the standard word for 'true' in this context.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: पुण्यात खूप ट्रॅफिक असते. B: ________, मला काल दोन तास लागले.
The speaker is validating a factual observation made by A.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a meeting and a colleague makes a valid point.
This phrase is used for professional agreement.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosती बातमी _______ आहे.
'Batmi' (news) is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'khari'.
ते _______ आहे.
'Khara' is the standard word for 'true' in this context.
A: पुण्यात खूप ट्रॅफिक असते. B: ________, मला काल दोन तास लागले.
The speaker is validating a factual observation made by A.
Situation: You are in a meeting and a colleague makes a valid point.
This phrase is used for professional agreement.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it's very appropriate when agreeing with an interviewer's point about the company or the role.
Close, but 'You are right' is usually 'तुमचं बरोबर आहे'. 'Te khara aahe' means 'That (the fact) is true'.
Because Marathi adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe. 'Batmi' (news) is feminine, so it's 'khari'.
It's direct. To be more polite, say 'मला तसं वाटत नाही' (I don't feel that way).
Absolutely. It's a neutral, respectful phrase.
The opposite is 'ते खोटं आहे' (That is false/a lie).
In some dialects, 'khara' can refer to salty snacks, but in standard Marathi, 'kharat' is salty. Context prevents confusion.
You can say 'ते खरंच खरं आहे का?' or simply 'खरंच?'
Only in very formal or religious contexts. In daily life, it sounds too dramatic.
Yes, it's standard across all major Marathi dialects.
Frases relacionadas
बरोबर आहे
similarThat is correct.
सत्य आहे
specialized formIt is the truth.
नक्कीच
builds onCertainly.
खोटं आहे
contrastThat is false.
खरंच
similarReally?
