Signification
Treating someone with honor
Contexte culturel
Touching the feet (Paya Padne) is the ultimate physical expression of 'Adar' towards elders and saints. The 'Warkari' poets emphasized that respecting every human is the same as respecting God. Using 'Aaho' or 'Sir/Madam' along with 'Adar' is expected, even if you are the boss. The 'Guru-Shishya' tradition dictates that a student never sits higher than the teacher as a sign of 'Adar'.
The 'Cha' Rule
Always remember: Person + Cha/Chi/Che + Adar Karane. It's the #1 mistake for foreigners.
Plural is Power
When talking about someone you respect, always use plural verbs (e.g., 'ते आदर करतात' instead of 'तो आदर करतो').
Signification
Treating someone with honor
The 'Cha' Rule
Always remember: Person + Cha/Chi/Che + Adar Karane. It's the #1 mistake for foreigners.
Plural is Power
When talking about someone you respect, always use plural verbs (e.g., 'ते आदर करतात' instead of 'तो आदर करतो').
Don't Overuse
Don't use it for your younger brother or a pet; it sounds sarcastic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct genitive suffix (-चा, -ची, -चे, -चा).
मी माझ्या शिक्षकां____ आदर करतो.
Since 'teachers' (शिक्षकांचा) is plural and honorific, we use the plural genitive suffix.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct one:
'आदर' is masculine, so 'तुझा' (masculine genitive) is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and want to disagree politely.
This is the standard professional way to acknowledge someone before disagreeing.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesमी माझ्या शिक्षकां____ आदर करतो.
Since 'teachers' (शिक्षकांचा) is plural and honorific, we use the plural genitive suffix.
Choose the correct one:
'आदर' is masculine, so 'तुझा' (masculine genitive) is used.
You are in a meeting and want to disagree politely.
This is the standard professional way to acknowledge someone before disagreeing.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it is very appropriate and expected in a professional Marathi context.
'Adar' is the feeling of respect; 'Sanman' is the outward act of honoring someone, like giving a trophy.
Yes, 'ध्वजाचा आदर करणे' (Respecting the flag) is a standard phrase.
मी त्याचा आदर करत नाही.
Yes, but it might feel a bit formal. Use it when discussing serious topics.
Expressions liées
सन्मान करणे
synonymTo honor (often publicly)
कदर करणे
similarTo appreciate the value of something
अपमान करणे
contrastTo insult
आदरतिथ्य
specialized formHospitality
