Signification
Describing hot weather.
Contexte culturel
During peak summer (April-May), the 'Un' is so intense that many businesses and schools operate only in the early morning and late evening, a practice known as 'Sakalchi Shala' (Morning School). This region is one of the hottest in India. Here, 'Khup un aahe' is an understatement; people often use 'Ag ओकणारं ऊन' (fire-spitting sun). The phrase is often the precursor to serving 'Aam Panna' or 'Solkadhi', which are traditional drinks believed to protect the body from the ill effects of the sun. Farmers use the 'Un' to dry crops. For them, 'Khup un aahe' can be a positive thing during the harvest and drying season.
Use 'Khupch' for emphasis
If the sun is truly unbearable, add the suffix '-ch' to 'khup'. 'Aaj khupch un aahe!' (Today it is *really* too much sun!)
Don't say 'Un hotay'
While you might hear it, 'Un aahe' is grammatically more stable for beginners. 'Garam hotay' (It's getting hot) is a better alternative if you want to use 'hotay'.
Signification
Describing hot weather.
Use 'Khupch' for emphasis
If the sun is truly unbearable, add the suffix '-ch' to 'khup'. 'Aaj khupch un aahe!' (Today it is *really* too much sun!)
Don't say 'Un hotay'
While you might hear it, 'Un aahe' is grammatically more stable for beginners. 'Garam hotay' (It's getting hot) is a better alternative if you want to use 'hotay'.
The 'Un' Small Talk
Complaining about the sun is the fastest way to make friends in a Maharashtrian summer. It's a universal grievance.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very sunny today.'
आज खूप ___ आहे.
'Un' is the word for sun/sunlight. 'Thandi' is cold, 'Paus' is rain, and 'Vara' is wind.
Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about the hot sun?
Select the correct sentence:
This is the standard way to describe a sunny day. You can't use 'un' for food, at night, or describe it as 'cold'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You see someone walking outside without a hat in 40°C weather.
When it's sunny (un), you wear a hat (topi).
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहेर खेळायला जाऊया का? B: नको, बाहेर ___ आहे.
The most logical reason to not go out to play in the afternoon is the sun (un).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of 'Un' in Marathi
Morning
- • कोवळे ऊन (Soft sun)
Afternoon
- • प्रखर ऊन (Intense sun)
- • कडक ऊन (Harsh sun)
Evening
- • तिरपे ऊन (Slanting sun)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज खूप ___ आहे.
'Un' is the word for sun/sunlight. 'Thandi' is cold, 'Paus' is rain, and 'Vara' is wind.
Select the correct sentence:
This is the standard way to describe a sunny day. You can't use 'un' for food, at night, or describe it as 'cold'.
Situation: You see someone walking outside without a hat in 40°C weather.
When it's sunny (un), you wear a hat (topi).
A: बाहेर खेळायला जाऊया का? B: नको, बाहेर ___ आहे.
The most logical reason to not go out to play in the afternoon is the sun (un).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOnly if the heat comes from the sun. For heat from a stove or a heater, use 'ushnata' or 'garam'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'आज ढगाळ हवामान आहे' (Today it is cloudy) or 'आज ऊन नाहीये' (Today there is no sun).
Use 'Thode' instead of 'Khup'. 'Thode un aahe.'
No, Marathi doesn't use 'un' metaphorically for people like English uses 'sunny'.
It means 'tender sun', referring to the pleasant, soft sunlight of the early morning.
It is neuter (Te Un).
This means 'The sun hit (me)', usually implying sunstroke or feeling sick due to the heat.
No, that would mean 'I am sun'. Say 'Mala garam hot aahe' (I am feeling hot).
'Un' is an uncountable noun in this context, so it doesn't have a plural form.
Expressions liées
उकाडा आहे
similarIt is humid/stifling.
गरम होत आहे
similarIt is getting hot.
कडक ऊन
specialized formHarsh/Sharp sun.
सावली
contrastShade/Shadow.
