Significado
Asking someone to return a phone call.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Mumbai and Pune, using English words like 'phone', 'busy', and 'meeting' within Marathi sentences is standard. Pure Marathi might actually sound confusing in a modern office. The 'Missed Call' culture means that sometimes people won't say 'call me back'; they will just give a missed call. However, in a B1 level context, verbalizing the request is expected for clarity. In rural areas, the word 'Parat' might be replaced by 'Punha' or 'Maghari', though 'Parat' is understood everywhere. It is considered polite to state *why* you can't talk before asking for a call back (e.g., 'I am driving', 'I am in a temple').
Add 'Krupaya'
Adding 'Krupaya' (Please) at the beginning makes you sound like a native speaker with excellent manners.
Verb Choice
Never use 'lavne' (to attach/apply) for calling back unless you are talking about 'connecting' a call manually.
Significado
Asking someone to return a phone call.
Add 'Krupaya'
Adding 'Krupaya' (Please) at the beginning makes you sound like a native speaker with excellent manners.
Verb Choice
Never use 'lavne' (to attach/apply) for calling back unless you are talking about 'connecting' a call manually.
The 'Ring'
If someone says 'Mala ring dya', they mean 'Call me'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'Call me back'.
मला _____ फोन करा.
'Parat' means back/again, completing the phrase.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a boss to call you back?
Select the correct option:
The 'kara' ending is the honorific/plural form required for a boss.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हॅलो, मी राहुल बोलतोय. B: राहुल, मी आता ड्रायव्हिंग करतोय. A: ठीक आहे, मग मी काय करू? B: ________.
Since B is driving, asking to call back is the logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You missed a call from a client and want to be professional.
This is the most professional and polite variation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosमला _____ फोन करा.
'Parat' means back/again, completing the phrase.
Select the correct option:
The 'kara' ending is the honorific/plural form required for a boss.
A: हॅलो, मी राहुल बोलतोय. B: राहुल, मी आता ड्रायव्हिंग करतोय. A: ठीक आहे, मग मी काय करू? B: ________.
Since B is driving, asking to call back is the logical response.
Situation: You missed a call from a client and want to be professional.
This is the most professional and polite variation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, 'Mala call back kara' is very common in cities.
Yes, it specifies that the call should be made *to you*.
Say 'Mi tula/tumhala parat phone karto'.
You can also use 'Punha', but 'Parat' is more conversational.
Use 'Mala parat phone kar'.
In Marathi, 'Phone' is masculine (To phone).
Yes, it's a polite way to end a professional email.
It means 'back' or 'again' or 'in return'.
'Kara' is the imperative (command) form.
Yes, it is universally understood.
Yes, that just means 'Call me' (not necessarily 'back').
'कृपया मला पुन्हा दूरध्वनी करावा ही विनंती.' (Very formal/written).
No, 'Mala' (to me) is gender-neutral.
Yes, as long as you use 'kara'.
Frases relacionadas
मी फोन करतो
similarI will call.
संपर्कात रहा
builds onStay in touch.
मेसेज करा
specialized formSend a message.
फोन उचला
contrastPick up the phone.
