Signification
Asking if someone has completed their schoolwork
Contexte culturel
Education is seen as a sacred duty. The phrase is often followed by 'Saraswati Pujan' concepts where books are treated with respect. In the 'cultural capital,' this phrase is a standard greeting between parents at bus stops. In the US or UK, Marathi parents use this phrase to maintain a connection to their mother tongue while discussing school. Study is often balanced with farm work, so the phrase might be asked after the child returns from the fields.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always put 'ka' at the very end. If you put it elsewhere, the sentence becomes confusing.
Gender Matters
Never say 'Abhyas jhali.' It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner. 'Abhyas' is a boy!
Signification
Asking if someone has completed their schoolwork
The 'Ka' Rule
Always put 'ka' at the very end. If you put it elsewhere, the sentence becomes confusing.
Gender Matters
Never say 'Abhyas jhali.' It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner. 'Abhyas' is a boy!
Sound Natural
Drop the 'Purna' in casual settings. 'Abhyas jhala ka?' sounds much more like a native speaker.
The Answer
If you haven't finished, say 'Thoda baki ahe' (A little is left). It sounds more polite than a flat 'No.'
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
तुझा अभ्यास पूर्ण _______ का?
'Abhyas' is a masculine singular noun, so 'Jhala' is the correct masculine singular past tense form.
Fill in the missing word for 'complete'.
माझा अभ्यास _______ झाला आहे.
'Purna' means complete, which fits the context of finishing work.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
Aai: राहुल, अभ्यास पूर्ण झाला का? Rahul: नाही आई, _______.
The son starts with 'Nahi' (No), so the most logical follow-up is 'Ajun thoda baki ahe' (A little is still left).
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
Variation: 'तुमचा अभ्यास पूर्ण झाला का?'
'Tumcha' is the formal/plural form of 'your'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesतुझा अभ्यास पूर्ण _______ का?
'Abhyas' is a masculine singular noun, so 'Jhala' is the correct masculine singular past tense form.
माझा अभ्यास _______ झाला आहे.
'Purna' means complete, which fits the context of finishing work.
Aai: राहुल, अभ्यास पूर्ण झाला का? Rahul: नाही आई, _______.
The son starts with 'Nahi' (No), so the most logical follow-up is 'Ajun thoda baki ahe' (A little is still left).
Variation: 'तुमचा अभ्यास पूर्ण झाला का?'
'Tumcha' is the formal/plural form of 'your'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it means any kind of study, including reading for pleasure, researching a topic, or practicing a skill.
Yes, if you are learning a new software or researching a client, you can say 'Abhyas purna jhala.'
'Kela' means 'did.' 'Jhala' means 'happened/finished.' Marathi prefers the state of being finished.
No, it's used for emphasis. 'Abhyas jhala ka?' is perfectly fine and very common.
Don't. Use 'Preparation (Tayari) jhali ka?' instead. 'Abhyas' sounds a bit like you're treating them like a student.
The phrase remains the same, but you change 'Tuza' to 'Tumcha.'
Yes, most Marathi speakers in cities say 'Homework jhala ka?'
To a child, no. To an adult, it might be seen as checking up on them, so use it carefully.
It's still 'Abhyas' (singular). You don't pluralize it.
Say 'Mi abhyas karat ahe.'
Yes, 'Abhyas aatopla ka?' (Is the study wrapped up?)
No! 'Jhala' agrees with 'Abhyas' (the study), not the person doing the study.
Expressions liées
शाळा कशी होती?
similarHow was school?
पाठांतर झाले का?
specialized formIs the memorization done?
लिखाण झाले का?
specialized formIs the writing done?
परीक्षेची तयारी झाली का?
builds onIs the exam preparation done?
वाचून झाले का?
specialized formIs the reading done?
