معنی
Taking action to achieve something.
زمینه فرهنگی
The idiom reflects the 'Warkari' tradition's emphasis on physical service and the dignity of labor. In the fast-paced life of Mumbai, this idiom is synonymous with 'hustling' to survive in the competitive city. Used frequently by farmers to describe the hard work required during the sowing season. While formal Marathi is used in documents, this idiom is common in internal team discussions to motivate staff.
Use it for motivation
It's a great way to encourage a friend without sounding too formal or preachy.
Don't drop the 'Feet'
Saying just 'Hāt halavaṇē' changes the meaning to 'waving hands' or 'coming empty-handed'.
معنی
Taking action to achieve something.
Use it for motivation
It's a great way to encourage a friend without sounding too formal or preachy.
Don't drop the 'Feet'
Saying just 'Hāt halavaṇē' changes the meaning to 'waving hands' or 'coming empty-handed'.
Combine with 'Pōṭāsāṭhī'
Use 'Pōṭāsāṭhī hāt pāy halavaṇē' to talk about working hard for one's family or survival.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
यश मिळवण्यासाठी तुला स्वतःचे _______ _______ _______.
The sentence means 'To get success, you have to take action yourself.'
Which situation best fits the idiom 'हात पाय हलवणे'?
Suresh is sitting on the sofa and complaining about his weight.
The idiom is used to encourage someone to stop complaining and start doing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: माझी सायकल हरवली आहे. B: मग इथे बसून काय करतोय? जा, ________!
B is telling A to take action and search for the cycle.
Match the idiom to its meaning in the context.
Context: 'त्याने पोटासाठी हात पाय हलवले.'
'Pōṭāsāṭhī' (for stomach) combined with the idiom means working for survival.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Action vs. Inaction
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاयश मिळवण्यासाठी तुला स्वतःचे _______ _______ _______.
The sentence means 'To get success, you have to take action yourself.'
Suresh is sitting on the sofa and complaining about his weight.
The idiom is used to encourage someone to stop complaining and start doing.
A: माझी सायकल हरवली आहे. B: मग इथे बसून काय करतोय? जा, ________!
B is telling A to take action and search for the cycle.
Context: 'त्याने पोटासाठी हात पाय हलवले.'
'Pōṭāsāṭhī' (for stomach) combined with the idiom means working for survival.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's generally neutral. However, if said with a harsh tone, it can sound like you're calling someone lazy.
It's better to use 'प्रयत्न करणे' (making efforts) in formal emails. Use this idiom in verbal discussions.
No, it applies to any effort, including mental work, searching for info, or networking.
हात पाय हलवले (Hāt pāy halavalē).
Yes, parents often use it to tell kids to start their homework or clean their room.
Younger people might use 'Khaṭapaṭ karaṇē' which is more casual.
Literally yes, but idiomatically no. Context will tell you which one it is.
मी हात पाय हलवतोय (Mī hāt pāy halavatōy).
Yes, Hindi has 'Haath pair maarna' which is very similar.
Yes, 'हात पाय हलवा' (Hāt pāy halavā) is the plural/polite form.
عبارات مرتبط
हातपाय गाळणे
contrastTo lose courage or give up.
जिवाचे रान करणे
builds onTo work extremely hard.
कंबर कसणे
similarTo gird up one's loins / prepare for a tough task.
धडपड करणे
synonymTo struggle or strive.
