Signification
Announcing the arrival of a person
Contexte culturel
In Marathi culture, an unannounced guest is treated with great respect. The phrase 'कोणीतरी आले आहे' is usually followed by immediately offering a glass of water. In villages, 'someone coming' often means the whole neighborhood might find out. Privacy is less emphasized than community. In cities like Mumbai, this phrase is often linked to security intercoms or delivery apps (Zomato/Swiggy). If a guest arrives during mealtime, they are often invited to join, as it's considered auspicious.
Use the plural
Always use 'ale' (plural) instead of 'ala' (singular) to sound more polite and natural in Marathi.
Don't forget 'tari'
Saying just 'koni' makes it a question. 'tari' is essential for the meaning 'someone'.
Signification
Announcing the arrival of a person
Use the plural
Always use 'ale' (plural) instead of 'ala' (singular) to sound more polite and natural in Marathi.
Don't forget 'tari'
Saying just 'koni' makes it a question. 'tari' is essential for the meaning 'someone'.
The Water Rule
In Maharashtra, saying this phrase is usually a signal to go get a glass of water for the visitor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to come'.
दारावर कोणीतरी _______ आहे.
'Ale' is the past participle of 'yene' (to come), which fits the context of arrival.
Which sentence is the most polite way to announce a guest?
Choose the best option:
'Ale' is the honorific/plural form, making it the most polite for guests.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बेल वाजली. B: ___________.
When the bell rings (बेल वाजली), the logical response is to announce someone's arrival.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on a call and your brother enters the room.
You use the phrase to explain why you are ending the call.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who could 'Konitari' be?
People
- • Guest (पाहुणे)
- • Postman (पोस्टमन)
- • Neighbor (शेजारी)
- • Friend (मित्र)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesदारावर कोणीतरी _______ आहे.
'Ale' is the past participle of 'yene' (to come), which fits the context of arrival.
Choose the best option:
'Ale' is the honorific/plural form, making it the most polite for guests.
A: बेल वाजली. B: ___________.
When the bell rings (बेल वाजली), the logical response is to announce someone's arrival.
Situation: You are on a call and your brother enters the room.
You use the phrase to explain why you are ending the call.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it can be for one person (honorific) or multiple people. Marathi uses the same form for both in this context.
Absolutely. It is the perfect neutral phrase for any visitor.
'आले आहे' is formal/neutral, while 'आलंय' is a common contraction used in informal speech.
You say 'कोण आहे?' (Kon ahe?).
Yes, it can sound dismissive. If you know them, use their name or relation.
Expressions liées
पाहुणे आले आहेत
specialized formGuests have arrived
कोण आहे?
similarWho is it?
कोणीतरी गेलं आहे
contrastSomeone has gone
कोणीतरी भेटायला आलंय
builds onSomeone has come to meet [you]
