Signification
Engaging in the sport of cricket.
Contexte culturel
Cricket is often called the 'second religion' in Maharashtra. During major matches, streets can become deserted, but local 'maidans' are always full of people playing. Playing cricket in narrow lanes has its own Marathi terminology. 'Vatta' refers to a specific type of bowling, and 'Direct Out' is a common rule to protect windows. Many Marathi-speaking professionals participate in 'Corporate Cricket Leagues' on weekends to network and de-stress. During village festivals (Jatra), cricket tournaments with big prizes are organized, drawing crowds from neighboring villages.
Gender Matters
Always check if the person you are talking about is male (khelto) or female (khelte).
Don't say 'Do'
Avoid saying 'Cricket karne'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.
Signification
Engaging in the sport of cricket.
Gender Matters
Always check if the person you are talking about is male (khelto) or female (khelte).
Don't say 'Do'
Avoid saying 'Cricket karne'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.
Use 'Galli'
If you want to sound like a local, talk about 'Galli Cricket' (street cricket).
Sachin is Key
Mentioning Sachin Tendulkar while talking about playing cricket is a great ice-breaker in Maharashtra.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'खेळणे' for the subject 'मी' (masculine).
मी दररोज क्रिकेट _______.
For a masculine singular subject in the present tense, the verb ends in 'तो'.
Which sentence correctly says 'We played cricket yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'खेळलो' is the past tense form for 'We' (आम्ही).
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard translations of common cricket-related phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
अमित: तू उद्या काय करणार आहेस? सुमित: मी मित्रांसोबत _______.
The question asks about the future ('करणार आहेस'), so the answer should be in the future tense ('खेळणार आहे').
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to Play Cricket
City
- • Galli
- • Maidan
- • Club
School
- • Playground
- • Gymkhana
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी दररोज क्रिकेट _______.
For a masculine singular subject in the present tense, the verb ends in 'तो'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'खेळलो' is the past tense form for 'We' (आम्ही).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations of common cricket-related phrases.
अमित: तू उद्या काय करणार आहेस? सुमित: मी मित्रांसोबत _______.
The question asks about the future ('करणार आहेस'), so the answer should be in the future tense ('खेळणार आहे').
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is an English loanword that is now fully integrated and used by everyone.
Yes, 'Football khelne' is perfectly correct.
'Khelne' is the dictionary form (to play), 'khelto' is the conjugated form (I play).
You say 'मला खेळायचे आहे' (Mala khelayche ahe).
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Yes, women's cricket is very popular and the phrase applies to everyone.
It specifically means 'to bat', often used as a synonym for playing.
Yes, Marathi is Object-Verb, so 'Cricket Khelne' is the correct order.
The word 'फळी' (phali) exists but almost everyone uses 'बॅट'.
You ask 'कोण खेळत आहे?' (Kon khelat ahe?)
It is cricket played in narrow streets with modified rules.
Yes, you can say 'मी मोबाईलवर क्रिकेट खेळतो'.
Yes, it is a retroflex 'L' (ळ). Practice by curling your tongue back.
It is 'खेळलो' (khello) for 'I' or 'We'.
Expressions liées
मैदानावर जाणे
similarTo go to the field
सराव करणे
specialized formTo practice
हार-जीत होणे
builds onWinning or losing
खेळ थांबवणे
contrastTo stop the game
