Signification
Describing something that costs a lot of money.
Contexte culturel
Bargaining is expected in local markets (Mandai). Saying 'Khup mahag aahe' is the standard way to start a price negotiation. The phrase is often used to bond over shared struggles with the high cost of living (Mahagai) in the city. In social realist literature, 'mahag' is used to highlight the gap between the rich and the poor. On Marathi Twitter/Instagram, 'Khup Mahag' is a common meme reaction to luxury brand launches.
The 'Bapre' Combo
Always start with 'Bapre!' (Oh my!) before saying 'Khup mahag aahe' to sound like a native speaker.
Don't over-inflect
Remember that 'mahag' doesn't need to change to 'mahagi' for feminine nouns. Keep it simple!
Signification
Describing something that costs a lot of money.
The 'Bapre' Combo
Always start with 'Bapre!' (Oh my!) before saying 'Khup mahag aahe' to sound like a native speaker.
Don't over-inflect
Remember that 'mahag' doesn't need to change to 'mahagi' for feminine nouns. Keep it simple!
Bargaining 101
If you say 'Khup mahag aahe', follow it up with 'Thoda kami kara' (Reduce it a bit).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'very expensive'.
हे सोने _______ आहे.
Gold is typically described as 'khup mahag' (very expensive).
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'The car is very expensive'?
Choose one:
'Mahag' is the standard invariant adjective used in this context.
Match the reaction to the price.
Price: 5000 Rs for a T-shirt.
5000 Rs for a T-shirt is generally considered very expensive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हा फोन कितीला आहे? B: एक लाख रुपये. A: बापरे! ___________.
The exclamation 'Bapre!' (Oh my!) usually precedes a complaint about the high price.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Price Spectrum in Marathi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesहे सोने _______ आहे.
Gold is typically described as 'khup mahag' (very expensive).
Choose one:
'Mahag' is the standard invariant adjective used in this context.
Price: 5000 Rs for a T-shirt.
5000 Rs for a T-shirt is generally considered very expensive.
A: हा फोन कितीला आहे? B: एक लाख रुपये. A: बापरे! ___________.
The exclamation 'Bapre!' (Oh my!) usually precedes a complaint about the high price.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, 'mahag' is only for prices or consequences. To say someone is 'expensive' (high maintenance), you'd use different phrasing.
No, it's a standard part of commerce in Maharashtra. It's seen as a statement of fact or a negotiation tactic.
'Khup' is more common in spoken Marathi, while 'Phar' is slightly more formal or used for emphasis in literature.
Marathi often uses 'Khup' for both. To emphasize 'too' (excessive), you can say 'गरजेपेक्षा जास्त महाग' (more expensive than needed).
Yes, 'Laya mahag' (लय महाग) is the most popular slang version used by youth.
Expressions liées
स्वस्त
contrastCheap / Inexpensive
महागाई
builds onInflation / Dearness
परवडणारे
similarAffordable
मौल्यवान
similarValuable
