A1 Idiom Formal

हात जोडणे

हत जडण

To request or pray

Practícalo

Significado

Folding hands in respect or plea.

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Contexto cultural

Joining hands is the standard way to greet anyone older than you. It is considered rude to just say 'Hi' to an elder without this gesture or a slight bow. In this spiritual tradition, devotees join hands to every living being, believing that God (Mauli) resides in everyone. It's a sign of radical equality. In classic Marathi dramas (Natak), a character joining hands and touching them to their forehead signifies the highest form of respect or a tragic plea. The 'folded hands' is the most iconic political gesture in India, symbolizing the candidate's humility and 'servant' status to the voters.

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Eye Contact

When you 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' to an elder, it is often polite to look slightly down rather than staring directly into their eyes.

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The 'Sarcastic' Twist

If you use this with a friend while rolling your eyes, it means 'I'm done with your nonsense!'

Significado

Folding hands in respect or plea.

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Eye Contact

When you 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' to an elder, it is often polite to look slightly down rather than staring directly into their eyes.

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The 'Sarcastic' Twist

If you use this with a friend while rolling your eyes, it means 'I'm done with your nonsense!'

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Don't use with kids

You don't usually 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' to someone much younger than you unless you are being very sarcastic or asking for a huge favor.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'हात जोडणे' in the past tense.

मी देवासमोर ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: हात जोडले

'हात' is masculine plural, so the verb must be 'जोडले'.

Match the meaning of 'हात जोडणे' to the situation.

Situation: A person is tired of their friend's constant lying and says 'मी तुझ्यापुढे हात जोडतो'.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Giving up/Sarcasm

In this context, the speaker is signaling they are done dealing with the friend.

Which sentence uses the phrase to mean a 'sincere request'?

Choose the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मी तुला हात जोडून विनंती करतो, मला जाऊ दे.

The addition of 'विनंती' (request) and the context of 'letting go' indicates a sincere plea.

Complete the dialogue.

A: तू अजूनही त्या माणसाशी भांडतोयस? B: नाही बाबा, मी तर त्याच्यासमोर कधीच ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: हात जोडले आहेत

'हात जोडले आहेत' here means 'I have given up/I am staying away'.

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Fill in the correct form of 'हात जोडणे' in the past tense. Fill Blank A1

मी देवासमोर ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: हात जोडले

'हात' is masculine plural, so the verb must be 'जोडले'.

Match the meaning of 'हात जोडणे' to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A person is tired of their friend's constant lying and says 'मी तुझ्यापुढे हात जोडतो'.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Giving up/Sarcasm

In this context, the speaker is signaling they are done dealing with the friend.

Which sentence uses the phrase to mean a 'sincere request'? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मी तुला हात जोडून विनंती करतो, मला जाऊ दे.

The addition of 'विनंती' (request) and the context of 'letting go' indicates a sincere plea.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: तू अजूनही त्या माणसाशी भांडतोयस? B: नाही बाबा, मी तर त्याच्यासमोर कधीच ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: हात जोडले आहेत

'हात जोडले आहेत' here means 'I have given up/I am staying away'.

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Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

Yes, 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' is the physical action you perform when you say 'Namaste' or 'Namaskar'.

You wouldn't use the phrase literally, but you might use 'हात जोडून विनंती' (humble request) if you are asking for a major concession.

It's an extra sign of devotion, bringing the respect from the heart to the mind.

Yes! It is highly appreciated as a sign that you respect Marathi culture.

Frases relacionadas

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नमस्कार करणे

similar

To do Namaskar

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हात टेकणे

builds on

To admit defeat

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पाय धरणे

specialized form

To touch someone's feet

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हात पसरणे

contrast

To beg (literally spread hands)

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