Signification
Beginning a task or starting professional duties.
Contexte culturel
In Marathi culture, starting work is often preceded by a small prayer or a moment of silence, especially for traditional trades. 'Kāmālā lāgaṇe' is the verbal signal that this ritual is over and labor has begun. In the IT hub of Pune, 'कामालाई लागणे' is used in 'Scrum' meetings. It signifies the transition from the 'Stand-up' to the 'Sprint'. For farmers, this phrase is tied to the seasons. When the first rain (Mrig Nakshatra) hits, the entire village 'कामालाई लागते' (starts working in the fields). Many Marathi poems emphasize 'Kasta' (toil). The phrase is often used in literature to describe the resilience of the common man (Manus).
Use it for Jobs
When someone asks 'What are you doing these days?', you can say 'मी कामाला लागलो आहे' to mean you are no longer unemployed.
Suffix is Key
Never forget the '-la' in 'Kamala'. Without it, the sentence sounds like 'Work started me' instead of 'I started work'.
Signification
Beginning a task or starting professional duties.
Use it for Jobs
When someone asks 'What are you doing these days?', you can say 'मी कामाला लागलो आहे' to mean you are no longer unemployed.
Suffix is Key
Never forget the '-la' in 'Kamala'. Without it, the sentence sounds like 'Work started me' instead of 'I started work'.
Sound Native
Use 'चला, कामाला लागूया' (Let's get to work) to sound like a natural leader in a group setting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'कामालाई लागणे'.
सुट्टी संपली, आता आपण सर्वांनी _________ हवे. (Vacation is over, now we all should start working.)
The phrase 'कामालाई लागायला हवे' means 'should start working'.
Which sentence correctly describes someone starting a new job?
Select the correct sentence:
The standard collocation is 'कामालाई लागणे'.
Complete the dialogue.
बॉस: मीटिंग संपली आहे. कर्मचारी: हो सर, आम्ही लगेच _________.
In a group context (we), 'लागू' (future/suggestive) is the most natural fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'कामालाई लाग'?
It is a command to initiate work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'कामालाई लागणे'
Office
- • New Job
- • Start Project
- • Post-break
Home
- • Cleaning
- • Cooking
- • Homework
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesसुट्टी संपली, आता आपण सर्वांनी _________ हवे. (Vacation is over, now we all should start working.)
The phrase 'कामालाई लागायला हवे' means 'should start working'.
Select the correct sentence:
The standard collocation is 'कामालाई लागणे'.
बॉस: मीटिंग संपली आहे. कर्मचारी: हो सर, आम्ही लगेच _________.
In a group context (we), 'लागू' (future/suggestive) is the most natural fit.
When would you say 'कामालाई लाग'?
It is a command to initiate work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is very common for students to say they are 'getting to work' on their studies or homework.
Yes, saying 'I want to start working as soon as possible' (मला लवकरात लवकर कामाला लागायचे आहे) is perfectly professional.
'Kamala lagne' is more idiomatic and common in speech, while 'Kam suru karne' is more literal and formal.
No, 'lagne' is a 'chameleon verb' in Marathi. It can mean to touch, to feel, to be needed, or to hit. In this specific phrase, it means to start.
Expressions liées
काम सुरू करणे
synonymTo start work
कामात गुंतणे
similarTo be engrossed in work
कामाचा कंटाळा करणे
contrastTo be lazy or avoid work
कामावर रुजू होणे
specialized formTo report for duty
