Signification
Asking to reduce noise or sound.
Contexte culturel
In many Maharashtrian households, the TV is a central hub. Asking to lower the volume is often a sign that someone is studying or an elder is resting. Commuters in Mumbai often play 'Bhajans' or music on speakers. While generally tolerated, asking to lower the volume is common during peak hours when people are stressed. In Pune, known as the cultural capital, public silence is highly valued. You will see many 'Puneri Patya' (sarcastic signs) asking people to keep their volume down. In villages, 'Aavaj' often refers to the loudspeaker (vonga) from a temple or a political rally. People might not ask to lower it out of respect or fear, but will use the phrase in private.
Use 'Thoda'
Adding 'thoda' (a little) before 'kami' makes the request sound much less demanding.
Tone Matters
If said with a falling intonation, it's a request. With a rising, sharp intonation, it's a command.
Signification
Asking to reduce noise or sound.
Use 'Thoda'
Adding 'thoda' (a little) before 'kami' makes the request sound much less demanding.
Tone Matters
If said with a falling intonation, it's a request. With a rising, sharp intonation, it's a command.
The 'Elder' Rule
Never say 'Aavaj kami kar' to someone older than you. Always use 'kara'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'karane'.
कृपया टीव्हीचा आवाज कमी ____.
'Krupaya' indicates a formal/polite request, so 'kara' is the correct plural/formal imperative.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger to lower their voice?
Select the best option:
This includes 'please', 'your', 'a bit', and a question format, making it the most polite.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son.
Mother: बाळा, गाण्यांचा आवाज खूप जास्त आहे. Son: ___________.
The son is responding to the mother's complaint about the volume being too high.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly.
In a library, you need silence, so you ask to lower the volume.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकृपया टीव्हीचा आवाज कमी ____.
'Krupaya' indicates a formal/polite request, so 'kara' is the correct plural/formal imperative.
Select the best option:
This includes 'please', 'your', 'a bit', and a question format, making it the most polite.
Mother: बाळा, गाण्यांचा आवाज खूप जास्त आहे. Son: ___________.
The son is responding to the mother's complaint about the volume being too high.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly.
In a library, you need silence, so you ask to lower the volume.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot inherently. It's a standard request. However, adding 'krupaya' (please) is always safer with strangers.
Yes, it's very common to tell someone 'Aavaj kami kara' if they are shouting in an argument.
'Aavaj' is any sound. 'Gongat' is specifically annoying, loud noise or chaos.
You say 'Aavaj vadhva' (आवाज वाढवा).
Yes, 'Aavaj halu kara' is understood, but 'kami' is more standard for volume.
In Mumbai, people might just say 'Aavaj ghal' (literally 'put the sound away'), but it's very informal.
Say 'Aavaj kami karal ka?' (Will you lower the volume?)
Use 'Aavaj kami theva' (आवाज कमी ठेवा).
It is masculine. (To aavaj).
It's better to use 'Dhvani-kshepakacha aavaj maryadit rakhava' (Keep the loudspeaker volume limited) in very formal writing.
Expressions liées
हळू बोला
similarSpeak slowly/softly
शांत रहा
builds onStay quiet / Keep quiet
आवाज वाढवा
contrastIncrease the volume
गोंगाट थांबवा
specialized formStop the noise
