معنی
Summarizing a longer story or explanation.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Marathi culture, being 'muddasud' (to the point) is highly respected in professional and academic circles. Using this phrase shows you are a clear thinker. Pune is famous for its 'Puneri Patya' (sarcastic signboards). These signs are the ultimate form of 'Thodkyat sangayche tar'—summarizing complex rules into one blunt, often funny sentence. In rural areas, storytelling is more expansive. Using 'Thodkyat' might be seen as a sign of being 'city-bred' or in a hurry, but it's still understood and used for clarity. Modern Marathi writers like P.L. Deshpande used this phrase to transition from humorous, long-winded character descriptions to a poignant final observation.
The 'Pause' Technique
After saying 'Thodkyat sangayche tar', pause for a second. This builds anticipation and ensures the listener hears your main point.
Don't Overuse
If you use it every two minutes, it loses its power and makes you sound repetitive. Save it for the real conclusion.
معنی
Summarizing a longer story or explanation.
The 'Pause' Technique
After saying 'Thodkyat sangayche tar', pause for a second. This builds anticipation and ensures the listener hears your main point.
Don't Overuse
If you use it every two minutes, it loses its power and makes you sound repetitive. Save it for the real conclusion.
Politeness
Using this phrase is considered polite because it shows you value the other person's time.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
__________ सांगायचे तर, आपण जिंकलो आहोत.
'Thodkyat' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'briefly' in this idiom.
Which of these is the most natural way to summarize a story?
Choose the correct phrase:
This is the standard, most widely accepted form of the expression.
Match the summary to the situation.
Situation: You missed the bus, it rained, and you lost your keys. What do you say?
The summary 'today was a bad day' fits the series of negative events described.
Complete the dialogue.
A: कालच्या मीटिंगमध्ये काय ठरलं? B: खूप चर्चा झाली, पण __________ आपण नवीन ऑफिस घेणार आहोत.
Both 'Thodkyat sangayche tar' and 'Thodkyat mhanje' are appropriate for summarizing a meeting.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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4 تمرینها__________ सांगायचे तर, आपण जिंकलो आहोत.
'Thodkyat' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'briefly' in this idiom.
Choose the correct phrase:
This is the standard, most widely accepted form of the expression.
Situation: You missed the bus, it rained, and you lost your keys. What do you say?
The summary 'today was a bad day' fits the series of negative events described.
A: कालच्या मीटिंगमध्ये काय ठरलं? B: खूप चर्चा झाली, पण __________ आपण नवीन ऑफिस घेणार आहोत.
Both 'Thodkyat sangayche tar' and 'Thodkyat mhanje' are appropriate for summarizing a meeting.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالYes, it's very common in professional emails to summarize a long request or report.
Almost. 'Thodkyat mhanje' is slightly more informal and direct, like saying 'Basically...'.
Yes, in the context of communication. In other contexts, it can mean 'by a small margin' (e.g., 'He missed the bus by a little').
'Sangayche' is the standard neuter form. 'Sangaycha' is a common masculine/informal variation. Both are understood.
عبارات مرتبط
सारांश सांगायचा तर
synonymTo tell the summary
मुद्द्याचं बोलायचं तर
similarTo speak of the main point
सविस्तर सांगायचे तर
contrastTo tell in detail
थोडक्यात म्हणजे
specialized formIn short, meaning...
