Signification
Expressing that something is very good.
Contexte culturel
When a guest says 'Uttam aahe' after a meal, it is common for the host to modestly reply 'Tumchi krupa' (It is your kindness) or 'Aavadle ka?' (Did you really like it?). In Marathi 'Natya Sangeet' (Musical Theatre), the audience often shouts 'Uttam!' or 'Wah!' to encourage the singer during a performance. In Marathi-medium schools, 'Uttam' is often the highest grade remark on a student's report card or essay. Punekars are known for being critical. If a Punekar says something is 'Uttam,' it is considered a massive achievement.
The 'Double T' trick
Make sure to linger slightly on the 't' sound in 'Uttam'. It's a double consonant (त्त), so it should sound stronger than a single 't'.
Accepting Compliments
If someone says your Marathi is 'Uttam,' don't just say 'Yes.' Say 'Dhanyavad' (Thank you) to be polite.
Signification
Expressing that something is very good.
The 'Double T' trick
Make sure to linger slightly on the 't' sound in 'Uttam'. It's a double consonant (त्त), so it should sound stronger than a single 't'.
Accepting Compliments
If someone says your Marathi is 'Uttam,' don't just say 'Yes.' Say 'Dhanyavad' (Thank you) to be polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'The food is excellent.'
जेवण _______ आहे.
Jevan (food) + Uttam (excellent) + aahe (is).
Which of these is the most formal way to praise a colleague's work?
Choose the best option:
'Uttam' is the most formal and respectful of the three options.
Match the Marathi phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Uttam = Excellent, Chhan = Nice, Thik = Okay.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Uttam'
Food
- • Puran Poli
- • Chaha
- • Jevan
Art
- • Natak
- • Gaane
- • Chitra
Work
- • Kam
- • Vichar
- • Niyojan
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesजेवण _______ आहे.
Jevan (food) + Uttam (excellent) + aahe (is).
Choose the best option:
'Uttam' is the most formal and respectful of the three options.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Uttam = Excellent, Chhan = Nice, Thik = Okay.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but usually to describe their character or skills (e.g., 'To uttam manus aahe' - He is an excellent man).
Yes, the adjective 'Uttam' does not change for masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns.
Yes, 'Uttam' is a stronger and more formal compliment than 'Chhan'.
Expressions liées
छान आहे
similarIt is nice
सर्वोत्तम
specialized formThe best of all
अप्रतिम
synonymIncomparable/Beautiful
मस्त आहे
similarIt's great/cool
