Signification
Recovering from an illness or fever.
Contexte culturel
In Marathi households, 'Utara' is often associated with grandmother's remedies (Aajibai-cha-batwa). Even if modern medicine is used, the relief is expressed through this traditional idiom. In villages, 'Utara' can still refer to a ritual where a lemon or coconut is waved around a sick person to remove the 'evil eye' (Drushta). Famous authors like P.L. Deshpande use this phrase to describe the easing of tension in a story's plot, showing its versatility. The concept of 'Utara' aligns with the Ayurvedic goal of 'Shaman' (pacification) of aggravated Doshas.
Sound like a Native
Use this phrase when talking to elderly Marathi people; they appreciate the use of traditional idioms over literal translations.
Don't use for Weight
Never use 'Utara padne' for weight loss. It's a common mistake for English speakers who think 'going down' applies to everything.
Signification
Recovering from an illness or fever.
Sound like a Native
Use this phrase when talking to elderly Marathi people; they appreciate the use of traditional idioms over literal translations.
Don't use for Weight
Never use 'Utara padne' for weight loss. It's a common mistake for English speakers who think 'going down' applies to everything.
The 'La' Suffix
Remember to add '-la' to the word 'Tap' (Fever). It's 'Tapala' (To the fever) उतारा पडला.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
औषध घेतल्यावर तापाला लवकर ______.
'उतारा पडला' is the standard idiom for a fever subsiding.
Which sentence is grammatically and contextually correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is only used for health/fever recovery.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and a doctor.
Doctor: मुलाला आता कसं वाटतंय? Mother: ___________
This is the most natural response to a doctor's query about a sick child.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Situation: A patient's high temperature is finally decreasing.
'Utara padne' specifically describes the decrease of temperature in a patient.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesऔषध घेतल्यावर तापाला लवकर ______.
'उतारा पडला' is the standard idiom for a fever subsiding.
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is only used for health/fever recovery.
Doctor: मुलाला आता कसं वाटतंय? Mother: ___________
This is the most natural response to a doctor's query about a sick child.
Situation: A patient's high temperature is finally decreasing.
'Utara padne' specifically describes the decrease of temperature in a patient.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if the headache was very severe and is now subsiding, you can say 'डोकेदुखीला उतारा पडला.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and doctors.
'Tap utarne' is more literal (fever went down), while 'Utara padne' is more idiomatic and common in health reports.
No, for the stock market, use 'घसरण' (ghasaran).
In some rural contexts, yes, but in this idiom, it means the 'act of decreasing.'
You say 'तापाला उतारा पडत नाहीये.'
It is masculine (तो उतारा).
Yes, metaphorically you can say 'त्याच्या रागाला उतारा पडला.'
Yes, it is used all over Maharashtra.
The opposite is 'ताप चढणे' (fever rising).
Expressions liées
ताप उतरणे
synonymFever descending
गुण येणे
similarTo see an effect
फरक पडणे
similarTo see a difference
आजारी पडणे
contrastTo fall ill
ताप चढणे
contrastFever rising
