A2 Expression خنثی

हे स्वस्त आहे

ह सवसत आह

This is cheap

معنی

Stating something is low priced.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In places like Pune's Mandai, 'svasta' is a relative term. What is 'svasta' for a tourist might be 'mahag' (expensive) for a local. Never say 'He svasta ahe' to the seller if you intend to bargain. It signals you are already happy with the price. During Diwali, many shops advertise 'स्वस्त दर' (cheap rates) to attract crowds for gold and clothes. In cities like Pune (the Oxford of the East), 'svasta' eateries are the lifeline of thousands of students.

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The 'ca' trick

Add 'ca' to make it 'svastaca' to mean 'definitely cheap' or 'only cheap'.

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Quality Warning

Sometimes 'svasta' can imply 'halaka' (light/low quality). Use with caution for gifts.

معنی

Stating something is low priced.

💡

The 'ca' trick

Add 'ca' to make it 'svastaca' to mean 'definitely cheap' or 'only cheap'.

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Quality Warning

Sometimes 'svasta' can imply 'halaka' (light/low quality). Use with caution for gifts.

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Bargaining Secret

If a seller says a price, say 'khup mahag ahe' (it's very expensive) even if you think 'he svasta ahe'!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct Marathi word for 'cheap'.

हे सफरचंद _______ आहे.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: स्वस्त

'स्वस्त' means cheap, which fits the context of price.

Which sentence correctly says 'These clothes are cheap'?

Choose the correct plural form:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: हे कपडे स्वस्त आहेत.

'कपडे' is plural, so the verb must be 'आहेत'. 'स्वस्त' remains unchanged.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You are at a market and find a shirt for only 50 rupees.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: हे स्वस्त आहे.

50 rupees is a very low price for a shirt, making it 'svasta'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: हा मोबाईल ५००० रुपयांना आहे. B: अरे वा! _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: हे स्वस्त आहे

5000 for a mobile is generally considered a low/cheap price.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Price Spectrum

स्वस्त (Cheap)
भाजी Vegetables
महाग (Expensive)
सोने Gold

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct Marathi word for 'cheap'. جای خالی A1

हे सफरचंद _______ आहे.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: स्वस्त

'स्वस्त' means cheap, which fits the context of price.

Which sentence correctly says 'These clothes are cheap'? Choose A2

Choose the correct plural form:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: हे कपडे स्वस्त आहेत.

'कपडे' is plural, so the verb must be 'आहेत'. 'स्वस्त' remains unchanged.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are at a market and find a shirt for only 50 rupees.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: हे स्वस्त आहे.

50 rupees is a very low price for a shirt, making it 'svasta'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: हा मोबाईल ५००० रुपयांना आहे. B: अरे वा! _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: हे स्वस्त आहे

5000 for a mobile is generally considered a low/cheap price.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it's only for prices and objects. For a stingy person, use 'kanjoos'.

The opposite is 'mahag' (महाग), which means expensive.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a shop. For very formal writing, use 'kiphayatshir'.

No, it is an invariable adjective. It stays 'svasta' for all genders.

Use 'azun svasta' (more cheap) or 'tyapekshā svasta' (cheaper than that).

Not usually, but if someone gives you a gift, don't call it 'svasta'! It might imply it's low quality.

It's a popular phrase meaning 'cheap and best' or 'great value'.

Yes, 'svasta haircut' or 'svasta seva' (cheap service) is correct.

Say 'He svasta ahe ka?'

It can, depending on the tone. To be specific about low quality, use 'halaka' (हलका).

عبارات مرتبط

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महाग (mahāga)

contrast

Expensive

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किफायतशीर (kiphāyataśīra)

specialized form

Economical

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स्वस्तात मस्त (svastāt masta)

builds on

Cheap and great

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फुकट (phukaṭa)

similar

Free of cost

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