معنی
A request to open the entrance
زمینه فرهنگی
When you ask someone to open the door, it is customary to remove your shoes outside the 'Umbarṭhā' (threshold) before entering. Opening the door is seen as an invitation to share the home's energy. In the 'Warkari' tradition, 'opening the door' (Kapaat ughadne) of the temple is a major event. Devotees wait for hours just to see the doors open for 'Darshan'. In rural Maharashtra, a closed door during the day might suggest the family is away or resting. In cities, doors are kept closed for privacy, making 'Dār ughaḍā' a constant necessity for visitors. Marathi theater often uses the 'opening of a door' as a dramatic device to reveal a secret or a new character, symbolizing a turning point in the plot.
Politeness Suffix
Always use the '-ā' ending with people you don't know well. It's the safest bet.
Not for Lights
Never use 'ughaḍā' for turning on lights or fans. Use 'lāvā'.
معنی
A request to open the entrance
Politeness Suffix
Always use the '-ā' ending with people you don't know well. It's the safest bet.
Not for Lights
Never use 'ughaḍā' for turning on lights or fans. Use 'lāvā'.
The 'Kaḍī' Nuance
If you hear a metallic sound, say 'Kaḍī kāḍhā' instead of 'Dār ughaḍā' to sound like a native.
The Guest is God
Opening the door quickly is a sign of good upbringing (Saunskār) in Marathi culture.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct polite form of the verb.
काका, कृपया ______ उघडा.
'Dār' is the most natural fit for a request to an elder ('Kākā').
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a stranger to open the door?
Choose the best option:
The '-ā' ending is the standard polite imperative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहेर खूप थंडी आहे. B: हो, मी लगेच ______.
The speaker is saying 'I am opening the door' (Present tense, first person).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the office and want to enter your boss's cabin.
A neutral but polite request is best for professional settings.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formal vs Informal
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاकाका, कृपया ______ उघडा.
'Dār' is the most natural fit for a request to an elder ('Kākā').
Choose the best option:
The '-ā' ending is the standard polite imperative.
A: बाहेर खूप थंडी आहे. B: हो, मी लगेच ______.
The speaker is saying 'I am opening the door' (Present tense, first person).
Situation: You are at the office and want to enter your boss's cabin.
A neutral but polite request is best for professional settings.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is perfectly acceptable for car doors, bus doors, or any vehicle entrance.
'Dār' is native Marathi (Deshi), while 'Darvājā' is a Persian loanword. Both are used, but 'Dār' is more common in rural areas and literature.
Use 'Dār ughad' (singular/informal).
It is neuter (Te Dār).
Yes, 'Dukan ughada' is the standard way to say 'Open the shop'.
You would say 'Dar ughadat nahiye' (The door is not opening).
In Mumbai, people might say 'Darvaja khol', which is heavily influenced by Hindi.
Add 'Kṛpayā' at the beginning: 'Kṛpayā dār ughaḍā'.
No, for a website or link, use 'Link ughada' or 'Website open kara'.
The opposite is 'Lāvā' (Close/Apply) or 'Band karā' (Close/Shut).
عبارات مرتبط
दार लावा
contrastClose the door
कडी लावा
similarLatch the door
आत या
builds onCome inside
बाहेर जा
contrastGo outside
दरवाजा ठोठावणे
similarTo knock on the door
